Specific Request- procedure

Specific Request- this surgery is the Fontan.  Short version- attachment of Inferior Vena Cava will provide more passive blood flow to the lungs= more oxygen.

Praying they can do the Y-Fontan vs. traditional Fontan that would divide the blood flow and lessen the pressure of blood flow (hopefully minimizing complications from the high pressures).

The stent in his Left Pulmonary Artery makes it more complicated for the Y procedure.  To be determined in the OR.

Thankful for Mitchell's surgeon and his ability to determine what is best.

Surgery Update

1st update-  

Went to sleep without any difficulty.

Incision made about 10 minutes ago.

Next update 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Appreciate all of the prayers! ❤️

Mitchell is in the OR being prepped for surgery.

Anticipate hourly updates.  Thankful for sleepy meds before he had to go; and his iPod full of songs from Uncle Scott! #HeisAble ❤️

Surgery 7:30 a.m. Friday

Thank you for praying for Mitchell & his surgery! ❤️

1 Day Delay

Pre-op is now Thursday, 1/7 with surgery Friday, 1/8.

New Surgery Date for Mitchell

Mitchell's surgery is scheduled for January 7th with pre-op on January 6th.

Thankful for an excellent location for Mitchell's care.  They happen to be very busy right now.  Praying for the children in CICU at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. ❤️

Surgery Canceled

Thinking of the staff and children at CHOA.  Right now the CICU is full, & many children are awaiting transplant.

Mitchell's surgery has been tentatively re-scheduled for 12/11/15.  Will update once confirmed.

Appreciate your continued prayers.