Surgery-looks like it's a go!

robin ♦ January 27, 2006 ♦ 1 Comment

We visited Children’s Hospital yesterday for Ella Grace’s pre-op visit and we were seeing the anesthesiologist when the nurse heard a murmur in her heart. She consulted another nurse, who heard it too and then went into the OR to consult with a doctor. The doctor said that, in the absence of more medical and family history, she would need to see a cardiologist before we did surgery. I called Dr. Cook, a pediatric cardiologist in Montgomery, who agreed to fit her in this morning. His conclusion was that she has a very slight, innocent, murmur which will not cause problems for surgery. Whew! What a couple of days.

So, it looks like we will be going to Birmingham Wednesday, Feb.1, 2006 for the repair. It is likely we’ll stay 2 nights. Dr. Grant, whom we met for the first time yesterday and we LOVED, said that if the restraints on her arms drive her crazy we can remove them. That was huge. Please continue to pray for her and for us as we take a big step physically and emotionally with her this week.