Surgery-Update 4

We just finished speaking with the Dr. He said everything went well. All the early signs are positive. They're feeling pulses in her feet where that wasn't the case before. They've been able to remove the treachea tube from her already which I hear is a great sign. She could be sitting up by tonight but they are wanting to start getting her sitting up by tomorrow morning at a minimum. She's moving her legs already so that great news because it indicates there is no immediate paralysis. The potential for late paralysis is very rare and the Dr. said he is not concerned about that aspect, but we continue to pray.

So now we are moving to the 4th floor, ICU. We've been told we may be able to see her in about 20 or 30 minutes though she'll be pretty groggy.

Thanks everyone! Keep praying :)

Comments

Gina said…
this is all very good news. love you all. please tell katie that i love her too.

my prayers will continue.
November 13, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Jason and Sarah said…
That is wonderful news! We will continue to keep you in our prayers!
November 13, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Ryan "Tank" said…
Awesome news. Love you guys!
November 13, 2008 at 2:21 PM
liz said…
peter...thank you for the updates. praise god that he has so graciously had favor on katy...we will continue to pray for a glorifying recovery. -- liz dammel
November 13, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Ashley M said…
Thanks for updating. We're praying for you all!
November 13, 2008 at 2:34 PM
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