Surgery Day

Today is the big day! We say goodbye to Alli's ng-tube and adenoids...and hello to a g-tube and hopefully slightly improved oxygen levels. We'll post updates throughout the day. As you can tell from the photo, Alli is very stressed about the situation...

Alli just went back with the anesthesiologists. She will have her adenoidectomy first, followed by the placement of her g-tube. We spoke with both doctors this morning. They both appeared sober and well rested. Dr. Statham was her usual happy and perky self. We should hear an update from Dr. Statham in the next hour.

Alli is out of surgery and in recovery. We are waiting on confirmation of her room location in the cardiac step down unit.

Her adenoidectomy went smoothly. The placement of her g-tube also went well. She will be on fluids for today and then they will slowly transition her to continuous feeds starting tomorrow. In about 6 weeks, they will train us how to insert the tube on our own in the unlikely event that it comes out. Overall management should be easier than her ng tube.

Just a quick update - they are going to monitor Alli in the cardiac intensive care unit. She looks really good, but is having a hard time managing secretions in her throat. Therefore she requires regular suctioning and increased oxygen. We hope it will just be a short stay. We look forward to seeing her as soon as she is settled in.

Alli is settled in cicu. She will spend the night here so they can continue to monitor her oxygen levels. We are trying to keep her as calm and comfortable as possible, as the excitement seems to cause her some discomfort. So far her blanket and purple hippo have been the best medicine. We have princess Sophie on standby for when she wakes up.