Here are the latest Tyler updates for everyone.
On Monday, September 17th, the following was done:
-He had his chest drain tube and the staples removed.
-He had a repeat echo done. It showed slight improvement of his one-sided heart function compared to the Friday echo.
-He had a chest x-ray done, and it showed his lungs were really wet, so they cultured the mucus and it is growing some bacteria. He's been put on antibiotics to clear it up.
-He had a repeat floroscopy done, and it showed that his diaphragm is working properly and that it is not the cause for why he doesn't do well without the ventilator.
Tuesday, September 18th:
Tyler had a very nice, calm day yesterday. Mommy brought him a special present - a crib mobile! - and hung it for him to see. The brain stimulation will be so great for him to be exposed to. He's starting to open his eyes more and more now, and was very content.
Today, Wednesday, September 19th:
-His g-tube and fundo surgeries were supposed to happen early this morning, but were slightly delayed because his heparin drip wasn't stopped early enough during the night nurse's shift. So they have to wait until the next lab to make sure his blood isn't too thin. Heparin thins the blood so there were clotting concerns with him going in at the morning surgery. They are talking about it being rescheduled for 11am today. If he doesn't get in then it will be around 3:30pm. Either way, this surgical procedure will be happening today, we are told.
Stay tuned for updates on today's events. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. We feel them!