Saturday, August 9, 2008

We were just informed that Savannah had to be re-intubated because she was having some major breathing issues with the Nasal Canula. They now have both arms in restraints to prevent her from pulling out the tube. They are going to keep her intubated for another few days so they can manage her pain, which they believe was the major cause of her breathing episodes.

The surgeon also wants the nurses to keep an eye on her incision because the color seems to be a little off.

Please continue to pray for our sweet little Savannah.
Our sweet little Savannah decided that she no longer need the ventilator and extubated herself from the vent. this morning. When the nurse heard the bells going off she noticed Savannah waving the tube in her little hand. They quickly put her on Nasal Canula at 3 liters to help her breathe. So far she is doing ok, but is requiring a lot more oxygen than she has in the past. We are hoping this will change as her pain medicine wears off.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Savannah is in the recovery process from her surgery which will take days. She is still on the vent. and will be for a few days. She really kept the day nurse on her toes because she was constantly having to change Savannah's ventilator settings. She was up and down most of the day. Hopefully the night nurse will not have to work as hard. They are keeping her heavily sedated to manage her pain. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for our little Savannah.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

The surgery went O.K.
Savannah's surgery was more complicated than Charlton's.
They had to cut an inch of her intestine out and they also took out her appendix. Jen also mentioned that the intestines adhered themselves to the liver some how. So a 2 hour surgery took more than 3 hours.
Savannah is doing well and her vital signs are good, although she is on a ventilator.
The next 48 hours are critical to make sure she doesn't develop an infection and trying to get her off the ventilator.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Savannah's surgery is scheduled for this morning. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I will update the website as soon as I hear anything.
Jen is at the hospital with her.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008