This morning the doctor called and said Delaney's chest fluid had returned, and wondered if maybe we wouldn't mind terribly much going to Omaha again to maybe undergo some surgery? So we went to St. E's, talked to the doctor, held Delaney, packed up the car and went to Omaha. By the time we got to Methodist the surgeon had booked his OR time so that he could get rid of that pulmonary sequestration. Surgery started around 2:40 and it was over by 4; Delaney came through with flying colors.
The surgery was done via scope, so we were very happy about that. The surgeon said that the sequestration was somewhat more substantial than he had expected, but it was external of the lung so it was easily removed. He believes the sequestration was generating the fluid buildups, so those should be taken care of, and there will now be less pressure on Delaney's left lung, esophagus, and diaphragm; all of that should make it easier for her to eat and breathe.
Right now she's resting up in Omaha and we've returned to Lincoln for the evening. Over night and into tomorrow they'll try and wean her off of the ventilator so she can get back to breathing on her own. The only time estimate they've given us is a week to two weeks, so we're not really sure when she'll be able to return to St. E's (hopefully sooner rather than later).
We're feeling fairly relaxed/relieved at this point. Delaney still has a fair amount of recovering to do, and there's plenty that could yet go wrong, but it feels like one big obstacle has been surpassed. Go Go Delaney!
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Delaney we hope you feel much better now and your body can use all its energy to eat, grow, and snuggle with mommy and daddy. Come back to Lincoln soon so we can reschdule our first meeting.
Staci
Yay for a successful surgery Delaney!! We are still thinking of you and hoping you will recover quickly. Jess and Joe..please know that we are here in Omaha if you need a place to stay or a hot meal, etc. Please don't hesitate to call us for anything.
Josh and Kelli Funk
You go girl! Delaney is an amazing child! The force is strong in this one!
-Lisa
Way to go Delaney, you kick that sequestration's a**!
Omaha's a nice place, little Miss D, but there's no place like home and everyone here in Lincoln can't wait for your return.
Jess and Joe, you are my new heroes. What a lucky little girl Delaney is to have you as her parents.
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