It was a quick and relatively painless sedation. Riley was moved back over to the PCICU for the procedure (adding a new drainage outlet from right chest) around 6pm and the sedation started about half an hour later. Within minutes he was smiling at the anesthesiologist and cross-eyed. Fortunately the sedative they use also has an amnesia-like quality so he won't remember much of the procedure.
Ken, Grampy, and I took the opportunity to head out for a group meal--we have not left the hospital together in nearly three weeks. We were joined soon after by friends who had stopped in to see us, but didn't know that we'd stepped out. Less than an hour later, we got a call that Riley was waking up and asking for us. Ken rushed back to be with him and I waddled as fast as I could before Braxton-Hicks-type cramps slowed me down.
Within the first hour, the drainage had reached 350 milliliters (or nearly 12 ounces), which was more than double what was estimated after the echo earlier today. Hopefully Riley is breathing a bit easier now that his lung can expand without so much fluid crushing it. Grampy is with Riley overnight while Ken and I made our way home for some sleep in our own bed. We're so grateful to have an extra person to rotate overnight duties with.
Monday, April 10, 2006
350+ milliliters in first hour
Posted by Mother in Chief at 4/10/2006 10:37:00 PM
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That is a lot of fluid. He probably felt like someone was sitting on his chest when he tried to breath. Glad to hear this one is working.
This new baby is probably going to be an athlete with all the running around you guys have been doing...lol
Keep up the good spirits.
We see a recovey at home for a few days. It will not be long. Then we will be ready for some cars and things. bill & Eva
This is great news. Glad you two were able to get home overnight and sleep in your own bed. Wish I could be more helpful. love you all Grammy and Wayne
From Maria in Northern VA - your Riley looks so much like my Gibson (HLHS - Fontan 10/03 - now 4 1/2 and playing t-ball and giving his brother and sister grief)- that sweet face (which I'm sure has a grin a mile wide and certain impish qualities) and that straw blonde hair. Wishing you smooth sailing and all good things.
Glad that all that fluid came out ! I hope it is just continued steady progress from here on out. I'm also happy you guys got out of the hospital...gotta take some time for normal stuff when you can. On that note, assuming it is not pouring rain,let's get out for a time on the next visit.
Joce
Riley-
It was so great to see you today. Your color looks great! Thanks for educating us on Thomas & Friends...you are such an expert. We hope you are out of the hospital soon (before we are back in!) so we can go to the train museum in Sacramento. Tell your Mommy to eat a candybar...it made my Mommy feel better when she was preggers!
Love, Riley Thompson
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