Let's start with the positives - Lydia is recovering well following the heart surgery. She is still being ventilated, but they hope to start weaning her off that during the day today. She had a fairly stable night, with only a few de-saturations. We haven't heard anymore from the cardic team yet as to their thoughts on how successful the surgery has been.
Her arm is still a cause for concern. Basically, following her surgery, and on admission to the intensive care ward, they tried to get some lines in an artery in her right arm. This failed on two attempts, and resulted in her lower right arm and hand turning very white. This then turned dark purple. It seems that her main artery in her right arm is damaged irreparably, so she has been put on a drug to thin her blood and try and remove any clots. The doctor on the ward warned of potential longer term growth problems with this arm as a result. This morning they also are considering getting a plastic surgeon to take a look, as some of her skin has turned a much darker colour. It is a real shame this has happened, and it just seems to be one thing after another. Sorry there's not more positive news to report. I was so hoping there would be too!! Please keep praying...
