Josh's day

Josh's PDA surgery was completed this morning around 10 am and he came through with flying colors. The surgical team was able to tie off and clamp the PDA and his immediate responses look good. He is currently still under anesthesia and will remain in a private room until tomorrow.

The surgery involved making an opening under his left shoulder blade (about 2 inches) so he will be on pain medicine for the next few days. The doctors will also continue to evaluate him to see how his lungs look and the hope is to wean him off the ventilator soon. In a few days he will begin his feedings again, although starting over at small amounts, and eventually they will work him back up to larger feeding amounts and less IV fluids.