Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Complication

There was a complication with Addie's surgery that was discovered Monday night.  She is having lymphatic leakage likely due to the lymph nodes that were removed, but it is unclear exactly what the cause is.  She had a chest tube placed for drainage and it has not been working properly and today her x-Ray showed that she was collecting fluid in her chest.  Today she is getting a new chest tube placed.  The doctor is hoping this will collect the fluid adequately and will allow them to better gauge the amount she is losing.  If she continues to lose fluid she will have to have another surgery to locate the problem.  Many prayers are needed... Please pray that the drainage will stop on its own and that she will not require surgery.  Also please continue to pray that she stays infection free.  Pray that her chest tube placement is smooth and without complication.  Thank you!