Ivey's Surgery - October 27, 2006
Today Ivey went into the operating room for surgery at 7:30 am. Within 20 minutes, the plans for the day changed. The surgery team found that Ivey's airway was unattainable. A deformity of Ivey's airway was detected, something that we were unaware of until now. Therefore, the primary surgery for the day was to perform a trachaeotomy. After the trachea was inserted, the craniofacial surgeon did elect to perform her lip surgery. She also received tubes in her ears. Ivey now has a sweet complete nose and mouth.
Currently, Ivey is in the PICU here at Scottish Rite (Children's Health Care of Atlanta). She is under heavy sedation, a drug has also been administered to paralyze her tiny little body, along with this she is receiving medication/antibiotics. Sedating and paralyzing Ivey will ensure that the trachea will heal properly. She is also on a respirator. Ivey will remain in this condition for one week. The physicians indicate that Ivey will be here in the PICU for at least two weeks. The trachea will be temporary; however, it will remain in her for months. This is to help with the surgeries that we know are in her future.
The physicians have indicated that the issue with Ivey's airway will need surgery. The surgery to correct this will occur months from now after she has some growing time.
Please keep Ivey in your prayers tonight and for the next few weeks. Knox and Walker will need them too. Ivey's stay in the hospital was very tough on the boys while Ivey was in the NICU after her birth. This will be much more demanding on them. The blessings of our small town will be needed now more than ever.
Much Love+
Gwen
Currently, Ivey is in the PICU here at Scottish Rite (Children's Health Care of Atlanta). She is under heavy sedation, a drug has also been administered to paralyze her tiny little body, along with this she is receiving medication/antibiotics. Sedating and paralyzing Ivey will ensure that the trachea will heal properly. She is also on a respirator. Ivey will remain in this condition for one week. The physicians indicate that Ivey will be here in the PICU for at least two weeks. The trachea will be temporary; however, it will remain in her for months. This is to help with the surgeries that we know are in her future.
The physicians have indicated that the issue with Ivey's airway will need surgery. The surgery to correct this will occur months from now after she has some growing time.
Please keep Ivey in your prayers tonight and for the next few weeks. Knox and Walker will need them too. Ivey's stay in the hospital was very tough on the boys while Ivey was in the NICU after her birth. This will be much more demanding on them. The blessings of our small town will be needed now more than ever.
Much Love+
Gwen
Comments
Congrats on getting this one under your belt!
Hugs to Ivey!
Know that you and your family are covered in prayer for the next two weekss :)
Be Blessed,
Heather
Godspeed!
Jud and Pam