Things are still going well. Two and a half hours into the surgery and Dr. Bradley is still working his way through the scar tissue to get to the "real" surgery part. Scar tissue is completely normal and comes from Rebekah's previous surgeries. We anticipated some of this, but usually it only takes an hour or so to work through it. Dr. Bradley also cleans it up so that the next time he has to go in for surgery it will not be built up any more than it has to be. Thankful to have such a great team of doctors, nurses, technicians, and anesthesiologists working with Dr. Bradley today!
We should have another update in roughly an hour. We will post again with any new information as we get it!
Nancy
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Rebekah Grace
My name is Rebekah Grace, and I was diagnosed with DiGeorge Syndrome shortly after I was born on June 29, 2009. As a result of this genetic disorder, I have Truncus Arteriosus, which is a complex congenital heart defect (CHD). I had my first open heart surgery on July 7, 2009, and I had my complete repair on November 5, 2010. My surgeon was unable to create a right pulmonary artery, so I only have one working lung. Because of this, my heart repair created high pressures in my heart, and I am on several medications and oxygen to help reduce the pressures. I am currently waiting for the doctors to come to a decision about what the next best step is in my care plan.
My Daddy and Mommy named me Rebekah Grace, which means Bound by Grace. God's grace has been very evident in my life, even before I was born. There are lots of people praying for me, so please come back often to see how God uses my life!
If you would like to contact my Daddy and/or Mommy, please click here. They would love to talk to you!
The Medical Highlights
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC April 15, 2015; discharged same day!
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC May 16, 2013; discharged same day!
- Initial sleep study to diagnose multiple sleep issues - January 30, 2012
- After only NINE days, Rebekah is discharged on December 20, 2011
- Open Heart Surgery Revision of Truncus and Unifocalization of Collateral Artery - December 12, 2011
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC August 16; discharged the same day!
- Hospitalized at GHS for respiratory illness and severe ear infection - March 31 - April 3, 2011
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC March 7, 2011; discharged March 8, 2011
- Hospitalized at GHS for respiratory illness - Dec. 11 - Dec. 14, 2010
- After two weeks of recovery and unexplained fevers, Rebekah leaves MUSC - November 18, 2010
- Open Heart Surgery to repair Rebekah's Truncus Arteriosus - November 5, 2010
- CT Angiogram to check for growth of collaterals - March 26, 2010
- ER visit found fistula at catheterization site March 11, 2010
- Heart Catheterization March 9
- Hospitalized at GMH for respiratory illness and chronic GI issues - Feb. 10 - Feb. 24, 2010
- Surgical reinsertion of g-tube Jan. 21, 2010
- Hospitalized at GMH for g-tube malfunction and respiratory illness Jan. 11 - Jan. 31, 2010
- Hospitalized at GMH for respiratory illness - Dec. 17 - Dec. 24, 2009
- Replacing Bekah's G-tube button with a Mic-key button- Nov. 18th
- Rebekah's G-tube and Nissen procedure scheduled for September 28
- Rebekah leaves MUSC to go home for the first time - July 22, 2009
- Banding of Rebekah's left pulmonary artery - July 7, 2009
- Rebekah arrived June 29th @ 1:40pm
For I have created you for my glory, I have formed you; yes, I have made you. Isaiah 43:7b
1 comment:
Many prayers still coming your way. The scar tissue always seems to take so long. Prayers for the doctors and nurses for guidance today.
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