Post Surgery

21st May: Emily had her open heart surgery yesterday. She was brought into the OT at 7.30 am and came out of it at about 12 noon. It took an hour longer than expected.  There were some unexpected complications with her lungs and the surgeon left her chest opening unclosed. The enlarged lungs may built up pressure in the chest cavity and that mat affect her heart. Both hubby and I got quite worried when the surgeon explained what happened to us, especially when he left the chest unclosed! But looking at another patient with similar situation, I felt better that it is not that uncommon. 

Today, I came to see her in the ICU and she is much much better. The nitrous oxide gas that helped dilate her lungs has been weaned off and she is off the ventilator. Doctors planned to close her chest today! However, she is still in ICU and they will continue to monitor her closely.  I have been waiting in IJN after the afternoon visiting hours so that I can see her again at the evening visiting hours. So tired, wants a nap but there is no where to sleep. I did however, managed to find nursing rooms for me to express my breast milk. Another great thing in IJN is they have free Wifi through out the place! That is great! I can at least get on Facebook and surf for free here while I wait.