"Spawn of Sunni Update"

06/24/2002

I just got good news from Macquire that Viviana had surgery yesterday afternoon. I don't know what happened that made it necessary but it explains why I haven't heard anything from Sunni since Saturday. They managed to stop the bleeding in her stomach (it was a leaking vein) and they removed the bloodclot in her left lung that was part of the blockage. The lower part of her left lung is inflating properly now and part of the adominal puffiness is gone. They still can't stop the non-blood fluid, but they think it's lymph that's being forced out by one of the tumors. They'll attack the tumors once she gets stronger, but everyone is pleased that they have made some progress.

Viviana was on 100% oxygen on Friday but they've weaned her down to 26%. She does have a little bit of an infection but the doctors didn't seem worried (they added an antibiotic to one of her IVs). The doctors expected it because of all the openings in her body for tubes and then the surgery. She's still fighting though so keep those good thoughts and prayers coming!

posted 12:30 PM

Ani's news: Ani had lunch today with Geoff and Sunni. It was Sunni's first meal outside of the hospital in three weeks. The parents are in good spirits and on an "upswing in this rollercoaster". There is no real change in Viv's condition.

Geoff rented an electric breast pump for Sunni to use. Even though Viviana can't take the milk now, the hospital will store it for when she can. If anyone would like to contribute to the rental fee, please Paypal Julie at jkjacobs at earthlink dot net.

posted 3:00 PM

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YEAH!!!!! So glad to hear the good news. Lots of prayers and positive, healing energy continuing for the whole Thé family! ((hugs)) ~ Celly McFae @ 1:47 p.m. EST on 06/24/2002

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