The new pacer...

Today Micah went in to surgery for his new pacing system. The pacer he had before had only one lead going into his right ventricle and his heart was no longer tolerating the abnormal rhythm. His left ventricle was showing sign of weakness with the lack of use. Today he received a bi-ventricular pacing system that put a lead into both his left and right ventricle to mimic a more natural rhythm. This will, hopefully, give his heart a more natural beat and move the blood in his body with more force and get the extra fluid out of his lungs and liver and make his breathing much easier. He woke up around 3:00pm and showed he had a lot of fight still in him. We have had some trouble finding that right balance of medicines to keep him comfortable, but he hasn't shown any signs of distress and though he's uncomfortable at times he is still cooperative. (Amazing for a 2 year old) Hopefully tomorrow his drainage tube will come out and we will move to the main cardiac floor. The "plan" is for him to stay in the hospital for a couple/few days and then go home at the beginning of the week. If you think of us during your weekend, please say a prayer or think a happy thought for him and his recovery. it would be wonderful if he were at 80% by Thanksgiving so he could enjoy it with his family. Thank you all for your thought, prayers and support as we travel down Micah's path.