Today was surgery number #3 for Owen. They successfully removed the port that was working its way through, and installed a new port. It is on his left side now instead of his right. They weren’t able to keep it on the same side due to space. The great news is that a new one was able to be installed. It is working like it should, so let’s hope that it stays in place this time and his body doesn’t try to reject it.
He did great. We got to the hospital before 9:30 and his surgery was scheduled for 11. They ended up not taking him until around 12:30. The surgery was scheduled to take around an hour and a half, but I think since they had to change sides, it took a little longer. He wasn’t out of surgery until close to 3. They said that his heart went into SVT during the surgery, but he was able to get himself out of it before having to give him any additional medicine. The recovery was kind of long. We didn’t leave the hospital till after 6, and by that time, Owen was ready to get out of there.
He is doing fine tonight. Tired, and ready for bed. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers. They pulled him through another successful surgery.
by evanshou
So happy to hear it! Was thinking about you all all day. He’s such a little trooper!
I’m so thankful that they were able to insert a new port for Owen. Now he’ll still be able to go in the water which he really enjoys. Long day for all of you but a good outcome. Always in my thoughts.