Fin came through his surgery like a champ... Rick calls him the Jedi Knight. He continues to reassure us everyday that he is a brave boy! His surgeon worked miracles on his little belly. They were not able to achieve full closure, but almost. Basically, what they did was use a biologic mesh to cover the small opening. There is a layer of it below his muscle, then above it, then another layer on top of the skin. It's only a very small opening and no more silo bag! Rick and I were amazed. As it stands now, he will most likely not require another surgery as long as there is not too much swelling that would cause them to have to go in and make more room.
There are a many things that need to be monitored closely over the next several days. His fluids and respiratory function being very important to watch. His ventilator settings are the same post op as they were pre op and his surgeon was pleased with the way his lungs have functioned so far. He is still on the paralytic in order to continue to keep him completely still while his organs adjust and his abdomen continues to stretch. His little belly is pretty tight and rounded, but again, we are truly amazed at what the surgeon was able to accomplish.
His pain level is being monitored closely by watching his vital signs and he is on a fairly heavy dose of fentanyl. Unfortunately, one of the negatives is that he will more than likely go through withdrawal when they wean him off the pain medication. He will hopefully be off the paralytic in the next 48-72 hours. The ventilator will hopefully come off in the next week or two. Once this is achieved, the next big hurdle will be to begin feeding him, but we cross each bridge as it comes. We can't wait to hold him, but not sure when that will be yet. Until then, we touch and talk and give him our best light, energy, confidence and love!
Overall, he looks great and all the nurses kept saying how good he looks! He amazes us everyday... he is a little piece of magic! (thanks Elaine!) More news and pictures soon. Thanks again to all of you, our loved ones, who give us so much strength.
Much love, Daria & Rick xoxoxo
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