Update on Eli
First of all, I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Eli, Travis, and Sara. The surgery took about four hours all together and it went well. Sara and Travis are really tired after their long day but they are happy that Eli will be fine. Primary Children's Medical Center has been wonderful through everything. Eli's range of motion is great and her intestines/colon was not bothered at all (which was a potential complication) - she even pooped on the table for the doctors LOL Yes, she's Travis' daughter ;-)
Sara sent me a text message about two hours after Eli was out of surgery and she said Eli had just eaten and was resting comfortably. They're giving her oral medication to help with the pain and it's being managed well. I spoke with Sara this evening and she said that she feeds Eli every four hours when they give her the medication. Sara sounded exhausted but relieved.
I hope to drive down to Salt Lake tomorrow or Saturday to see them all. My parents are anxious to see their great-granddaughter again.
Sara wrote on Eli's care page (a website that is designed to keep family and friends updated on the child's condition) that she and Travis could not have gotten through everything without help from their family and friends. Her words rang true for I feel the same - family and friends are the most precious gifts we receive. Thank you all again!
Karen
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Karen, what a relief that must be for you. So happy to hear the good news. Aren't the Carepages great? Kaylas mom keeps us up to date with Kaylas progress through a care page. It's a priceless communication tool.
Excellent news!
Drive safely to visit here please...
Hi Karen,
Here via Walker. So glad to hear Eli is doing well. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She is a doll baby!
Hey, Karen. Such a long while since I have been in. I am glad to hear things have gone well. I will keep everyone in my prayers. Your site is looking good and I have missed you.
We're so happy that the surgery went well. Happiness (and our love) to all members of your family.
Now to you -- we're hoping your impending hospital visit goes well without any complications whatsoever. We'll be thinking of you while you're getting that taken care of.
Lubs ya, as always...
D and Me
What awesome news !! So, glad to hear. The power of prayer is so strong and you know Eli had lots of prayers and thoughts yesterday and they are still flowing.
*HUGS*
Karen - I haven't been by in a while and didn't even know about sweet litttle Eli. But I am certainly glad that all came out well for her surgery. It is so painful to think of someone so tiny and helpless having to go through that kind of ordeal. I am SURE glad it came out OK! And I hope you enjoy your trip to see them all. ~ jb///
So glad to hear everything went well, Karen. Enjoy your visit!
Wonderful news! Great that the hardest part is over, that's got to be a relief. Give her a hug for me (if its medically appropriate).
Sweet little Eli. So glad that everything seems to be going good so far!!
Wonderful news! So happy for you all. :-)
Brilliant news! :D
I was so thrilled when I heard she came through okay. It waws fun catching up with you yesterday and I'm back at it this morning really keeping the discipline going now with the project.
Take care of you.
I've been gone, but catching up now. What a blessing that the surgery went well! I hope yours will as well. Take care of yourself. I love the pictures of your dad. As usual, they are super duper. And, the baby is sooo adorable!! (HUGS)
wonderful news. I hope she recovers quick
This such a relief to hear. I'm happy for Eli and the family. Have a wonderful visit.
This is great news that Eli came through the surgery well and everything is looking good! Yay!
Great news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
Take care.
Huggles and Love,
Raggedy
I am glad to hear all went well.