Surgery and Recovery Update

It has been difficult managing Kyra's pain today. Her nurses and physicians are diligently trying to keep her as comfortable as possible...

We are amazed with the results of Kyra's surgery. The surgery lasted 8 hrs -there is a lot to be said for both the time and efforts of her surgical team. Kyra was stable throughout the surgery and the end results pleased everyone. Her liver is in remarkable shape, there were no additional atresias in the intestines and all the procedures set out before surgery were completed. Back in late June Kyra had only 9cm of viable intestine but now we are thrilled to report she has an overall total of 35cm! Kory and I have to praise Dr. Marita D'Netto for her always positive and hopeful attitude and especially for her crusade to provide continous feeds (cathedar in stoma to push thru milk and output) to her intestines. The determination to do so provided Kyra with the opportunity for intestinal growth. And we must never forget the efforts of the nursing staff who were on a constant watch to make sure the cathedar stayed in place. Soon Kyra will join the nurses in a happy dance - NO MORE STOMA!

Dr. DiFiore will wait approx. one week before ordering a barium study to determine the performance of Kyra's bowel. Until then the focus is on keeping her comfortable and allowing her to heal.

We again wish to thank everyone for your support. We have been waiting for a long time to share good news with you. Thank you to the physicans, nurses, pain control and respiratory teams that continue to provide excellent care for Kyra. Thanks to our parents and siblings for helping us keep focused on Kyra and holding down the fort with Mikahla & Kaden back home. A very special thanks to all of you who so simply bowed your heads and whispered Kyra's name.... your prayers are our family's strength and miracles!