Out of Surgery
They just wheeled Zack out of surgery, and we were able to see him briefly on the way to the PICU. He was semi-conscious, and was not intubated (good news). His color looked really good.
We had a brief consultation with the cardiothoracic surgeon. Not only was his VSD repaired without complication, but his tricuspid valve did not require any surgery. Once the VSD was repaired, there was no longer any regurgitation against the tricuspid valve. So the valve is functioning normally.
Once they have him situated in the PICU, we'll get to join him...hopefully another 45 minutes or so.
Comments
GREAT NEWS!!!
We've been checking the blog all morning to watch his progress :-)
Posted by: Jason & Liz | July 9, 2008 12:09 PM
Yeah Zack, that a boy. We knew you could do it. Prayers are still going on in our house.
Posted by: Sheryl & Terry | July 9, 2008 12:45 PM
Awesome news - we're thrilled to hear all went well with surgery! Zack, you'll be as good as new soon...hang in there!
- The Text 100 Gang
Posted by: Lisa Silver | July 9, 2008 12:54 PM
What great news for you and your family, and Zack as well. I am so happy to hear that Zack is doing great. I told Colten last night that Zack was going to the hospital. He asked why and I explained what was going to happen. And I did not hear for Colten for a hour, until I heard him crying. He crying so hard that I could not understand why he was crying, once he stopped he told me that he did not want his "best buddy" to go to the hospital. I thought that was so sweet. Then he asked me if we could get him a present and go visit him, I told him that I would need to ask you first. Anyways, I am so happy that everything went well.
-Melanie
Posted by: Melanie Kuntz (Colten's mom) | July 9, 2008 01:20 PM
Thinking of you guys...this is great news, Holli. Keep us posted.
Posted by: Kelly Sims | July 9, 2008 01:38 PM
I hope you feel good in the hospital today. I can't wait to see you. I hope you are out of the hospital soon!
Posted by: Joshua Blair | July 9, 2008 01:39 PM
Wonderful news! Thank God all has gone well so far. Now praying for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: John Wagner | July 9, 2008 02:28 PM
Great news reading the updates! Glad things are going well! We thought of you as we drove past your house bright and early this morning! :-) Hugs to Zack - what a trooper!
Posted by: Barb Swetman | July 9, 2008 02:47 PM
Zack,
I am so proud of you!! You are so brave and strong. I cannot wait to see you!!! We will find out from Mom and Dad when I can come. I knew God was taking such good care of you and I hope you knew, too. Keep feeling better!! I love you very much.
Mrs. Wolff
Posted by: Christy Wolff | July 9, 2008 06:55 PM
YEAH for Zack! Caden loves your "icy your underwear" knock, knock joke. He was laughing so hard he fell to the floor! He can't wait to hear when you get to go home. Maybe you two could play some video games together!
We'll be praying for a speedy recovery!
Blessings,
Caden's mom
Posted by: Kim Moushon | July 9, 2008 09:16 PM