Scilla's surgery was successful. They were having trouble finding a vein for the IV, so they ended having to take her to the O.R. to give her gas and do the IV there.
The tube was successfully placed, but there is a slight chance that she may have to have it removed if the latex the tube contains causes too much of an allergic reaction (she is allergic to latex). The doctor chose to go with the latex tube because of it's flexibility versus the other type of tube which is stiff like a PVC type tube. He thinks that this tube in the kidney will definitely make things much better for her and do away with the constant infections. She will have to go have the tube changed in 6 weeks in the doctors office and I am not sure how often after that.
The tube is very easy to take care of; just clean daily with soap and water and also cover with gauze and tape down underneath her clothes. She is resting tonight and should be able to return to normal activity in 24 hours.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers. Please continue to pray for a fast recovery and that she can get back into therapy soon, she is on a waiting list because she lost her spot when she went to Columbia. She needs therapy to get stronger and become more independent, so I hope by January she is back in therapy.
"Walking in faith..."
Easter Bunny
12 years ago
