Thursday, February 5, 2009

Surgery has begun!

Surgery is now beginning. I was able to see Loki a bit before. He is so tough, and beautiful, and amazing. But he was not happy about not having any food since 4 AM.

The surgeons will try to repair his hernia, if possible, while he is unconscious. And they also hope to be able to remove his breathing tube before he wakes up. That would be great, because that is a very unpleasant experience. Surgery may last up to four hours.

While waiting, I did a little research. UCSF is ranked by a leading American news magazine as the 10th best in the nation in neonatal care, and 7th in the nation in urology. Only one ranks higher (in each category) in the western 2/3 of the US. One thing I do not worry about here is the skill of the faculty and quality of equipment.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

That brave little one will do just fine. I'll bet he is really hungry! Sounds like they are really on top of things and that he is where he needs to be for this surgery. We love you.....nana and papaw

Anonymous said...

I'm thinking good thoughts about Loki today!!!

Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Loki, we are thinking about and sending all our good energy and strength...
Cheryl and Brianna

About Loki Sky

Loki Sky is a special little man. He was a very early micropreemie, weighing only 610 grams (1 lb, 5 oz) after 24 weeks, 3 days gestation, born to an American Father and a Dutch Mother in Berkeley, California on October 18, 2008.

On January 11, 2009, while still in the hospital NICU, his one kidney stopped working. It was repaired after three surgeries. After spending time in three hospitals in three cities, Loki came home on February 17. He struggled with eating, and then stopped in July, leading to 8 days in the hospital, a failure-to-thrive diagnosis, and a NG feeding tube. On October 10, a minor surgery installed a G feeding tube. Another procedure replaced it with a new one, and then again with a Mic-Key button in Jan. 2010.

In August 2010, he and his parents moved to the Netherlands.

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