June 23, 2010 to June 25, 2010 – In the Surgery Waiting Room

Katelynn has been in the operating room now for the last thirty minutes undergoing an endoscopic fenestration of the entrapped left lateral and fourth ventricles.  Dr. Ciricillo is looking to create a pathway for the cerebrospinal fluid in the dilated ventricles over to Katelynn’s right lateral ventricle, where her shunt system is working fine.  The operating room nurse called a few minutes ago and says the procedure is going well.  We will hear from her again as Katelynn’s surgery is wrapping up.  She should awaken from anesthesia about an hour after the operation is complete, and Jenn-Jen and I will be there to watch her come to. 

I will spend the night here at Sutter Memorial Hospital with Katleynn up on the pediatric floor.  Hopefully we will be able to bring her home tomorrow or Sunday at the latest.  Thank you all for your prayers and I’ll provide another update this evening.