I just wanted to give you all a quick update.
I spoke with Deepika today. She said that the surgery went well. They repaired the intestinal malrotation, performed the appendectomy, and placed a gastrostomy tube for direct feeding to the stomach should Jevesh have difficult feeding orally post-surgery. They were also able to extubate him (take the breathing tube out). He is suffering some discomfort but the doctors are providing pain medication. On another positive note, they let Deepika hold Jevesh for about a half hour today...He was fussy because of the discomfort but it was good.
Thank you all for your kind words, prayers, and support. Deepika continues to pray that Jevesh will be well enough soon so that she may come home for a little while before his next surgery, scheduled for late spring/early summer...she misses you all very much.
Below is a short video I took last weekend...
He is so alert and cute! Thanks for letting us see him on video. He seemed very comfortable and engaged. Darling boy! It was a relief to see him.
ReplyDeleteDeepika, take care of yourself. Love, Chris, in Chico
Deepika,
ReplyDeleteWe think about you both all of the time. We hope that you are holding up well and are glad to hear that your parents have been able to join you in this time. I know that we have played phone tag a bit, but please remember that you can call either one of us any time. Jevesh is absolutely beautiful and we hope to be able to meet him soon!
--- Pati and Juan