Quick Update #2
Short and sweet – We just got briefed on Evan’s progress and so far everything is looking great! Big boy is doing awesome and continues to kick ass in the OR!
Dr. Hirsch is now working on installing the BT shunt that will connect the subclavian artery to his pulmonary atery. She is also going to install an IV that will lead directly to his heart to improve administration of medications as well as monitor his blood pressure continuously. It will stick out of his skin but will be better for him after the surgery. She has already completed the Damus-Kaye-Stansel (DKS) procedure, which combines his pulmonary artery and aorta. She also whittled away at his atrial septal defect (ASD) to make sure it is sufficiently large that it will not close on its own. She has also tied off his patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) because it is not needed for blood flow to the lungs, now that he has a shunt.
When the anesthesiologist was carrying Evan away and Will and I started crying she said, “I know… I have your heart in my arms. I promise we will take good care of him.” I have no doubt they are and that he will recover beautifully. Everyone here is awesome and we are so fortunate to have such a facility close to home. This is the first step to going home and hopefully that is only a couple weeks away. 🙂
