Blake's in surgery
Blake's surgery started about an hour and a half ago -- at around 2:15. We are expecting to hear something in about 3-4 more hours.
Blake was a real trooper. He hadn't had anything to eat since 6:00 yesterday evening, and was only allowed jello and apple juice up until 8:30 this morning. Just as he was starting to start digging through the backpack looking for food, they gave him a little cocktail -- it made him pretty loopy and then he forgot all about food.
When he comes out of surgery we expect Blake to have tubes coming out everywhere -- a central line in his neck, and an arterial line, plus two IVs. He will also be on a ventilator and have chest tubes coming out of him. We expect that Blake will be kept sedated for the next day or two, and as they start pulling some of the tubes out of him they will begin to let him wake up.
Here's a recent picture of the boys. Aiden is on the left and Blake is on the right.
Blake was a real trooper. He hadn't had anything to eat since 6:00 yesterday evening, and was only allowed jello and apple juice up until 8:30 this morning. Just as he was starting to start digging through the backpack looking for food, they gave him a little cocktail -- it made him pretty loopy and then he forgot all about food.
When he comes out of surgery we expect Blake to have tubes coming out everywhere -- a central line in his neck, and an arterial line, plus two IVs. He will also be on a ventilator and have chest tubes coming out of him. We expect that Blake will be kept sedated for the next day or two, and as they start pulling some of the tubes out of him they will begin to let him wake up.
Here's a recent picture of the boys. Aiden is on the left and Blake is on the right.
posted by Kristen at
4:03 PM
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Hello from Jen, Gary, and Elliot...we'll be thinking about you today!
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Anonymous, at 5:17 PM
Hi everyone,
Our thoughts have been with all of you throughout the day today, and we'll be checking in periodically for updates on Blake's progress.
Love,
Jean and Bill
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Anonymous, at 6:45 PM
HI Kristen and Bill,
Kaito says "Ah goo Ah goo geh geh, owie." (transcribed word for word)
translates to: I hope Blake feels better soon (no more "owie" so we can play.
Maika and Brad
;pp[' - that is Kaito typing......\\o9=g...
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Anonymous, at 7:44 PM
Hi to Blake's great family,
I am so happy Blake came through the surgery so well. I am so glad that we were able to have lunch last Wednesday, which was not planned. But what a bonus for me! He is such a trooper and sweet heart. Hugs to all, but a big kiss for Blake..........Viola
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Anonymous, at 9:16 AM
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