Michael once more: Patricia is still resting. I'll add a truly unofficial note for those who are following the progress closely. The below is actually getting to be old news on a fast-paced day but with Patricia being able to rest I don't want to disturb her for any additional info she may have received when we weren't around.
The excised liver portion from Nahum was finally, actually being put in place in Shayna around 2 pm. That's important but we can't get too excited (at least I won't) until we hear that vein attachments and modifications went well and what type of closure can be done (yes, even that will vary and impact future care and rehab).
Nahum regained consciousness around 3:30pm. Soon afterward Hillary proved her worth on the Nahum side of this process. Perhaps that story later. Nahum will probably be quite grateful once he re-awakens (they did knock him out again just for comfort sake).
Thank you Michael for the update. We are following closely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for these day-of updates. You are constantly in our thoughts and we've been so anxious for news. Glad to hear both Nahum and Shayna are holding up okay and that Patricia is able to get some rest. Thanks for keeping us posted. We'll check the blog again later. In the meantime, wishing everyone a very successful end to this very long and difficult day ... Xoxox The Saxes from B-burg
ReplyDeleteour prayers are with all of you
ReplyDeleteShoshannah and David Zemach ( Yael's parents)
I had all of you in my parayers...all day long.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a blessing that this precious child may have a future?! Hang in there all of you angels looking after this family. Blessings on all.
Leslie's Mom
Michael-- yeoman's duties as a wonderful reporter of events. Your technical description is very helpful. It is a 'plus'. I am awed by the complexity of this careful and precise reconstruction. It shows the many elements of love and technique all coming together around these two individuals. It is truly monumental.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your updates and steadfast participation in all of this. Joe and Kathy Stommel
Glad to hear everything is still going well. We continue to check on the progress. Thanks for all the updates, it sounds like you have alot of support!
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