This coming Sunday we will be leaving for Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Bart and I both have mixed emotions about this trip. We know it is what we have to do for Gabrielle and what is best for her. But to knowingly putting your child into pain is a hard pill to swallow. This will be her longest surgery and recovery to date.
Our timeline:
April 21st- leaving for Cincinannti. Driving to Goodlettsville, TN and staying the night.
April 22nd- driving the rest of the way to Cincinnati, planning on bringing Gabrielle to the aquarium in Newport.
April 23rd- arrive @ same day surgery for PICC line placement @ 6:30am. This is so that she won't have the discomfort of an IV in her hand/wrist. Meet with home health agency to learn how to flush PICC line @ 9am.
April 24th- checking into to hospital @ 8am to start colon irrigations to clean her out prior to surgery. Meet with anesthesiology for consult. Meet with Dr. Alam (urology) about surgery.
April 25th- SURGERY DAY! begins @ 7:30am
April 26th & after- they have reserved an ICU room for her for 3-4 days for pain management. This time may be extended if needed. Eventually we will move into a room.
Please start sending prayers now that we will have a safe trip to Cincinnati, OH. Also prayers to bring Bart and I peace of mind and that Gabrielle's surgery is successful with minimal complications. Lastly if you will prayer for the surgery team that will be involved. We appreciate them greatly...
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