The Big Day

Bridgett's surgery was scheduled for 10:00 am on Friday, but they didn't start until 12:20.  Everyone at Suburban Hospital was so nice.  They kept us updated on the progress the whole time.  Surgery lasted about 2 1/2 hours.  Dr. Gellar came out and explained that Bridgett did great during the surgery.  They were able to do it laproscopicly? but it took longer than expected because he had to find a source of bleeding after the bypass. They also did a biopsy of her liver and that looked good.  He said she lost a unit of blood, but her vitals stayed good.  She was in recovery for about an hour and they called us when she was in her private room.  When we walked in the room, Bridgett looked a little pale and had a drainage tube in her nose, but she was talking and said she felt much better than we expected at that time, thanks to some good pain meds.  They were going to get her out of bed Friday evening for better breathing and to keep her moving. Dr. Gellar said that the more walking she could do, the better.  Bridgett sent me a text at 10:50pm... "Nose thing is out yay!" If she continues to do well, it's possible she will come home on Sunday!! 

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. 
~Kathy