We just spoke with the surgeon. Aimee is finishing up in the OR and will be transferred to the ICU soon. The surgeon said that things could not have gone better. The existing hardware at the pelvis and neck were solid. None of them had to be replaced. He cut out all of her previous scar tissue, which will hopefully allow for better healing.
He was able to straighten her spine further, which is something we had not at all expected. For recovery this means more pain and muscle spasms, but for the long run, this is such good news for her lungs.
Now we wait for her to be transferred to ICU and them to get her stabilized. They are hoping to extubate her to bipap.
Soooo excited forAimee - wonderful for
ReplyDeleteher and all of you - Praise God - that mountain conquered!!!