Ellie Post Surgery

I will post photos later. Right now just to tired to load them!
Ellie's AAI surgery went fine on Friday July 2. Her bones were too tiny for screws so he used pins, wire, cement. It was "tricky" but surgeon felt good about results.
On Sat July 3, Ellie had a little set back. She began regurgitating- and it made her panic- which made stuff come out of her nose. This issues caused her to not be able to be splinted. And this gi issue is not related to the neck surgery. They did move her esophagus over to perform the surgery which may have caused the panic when the gi attacks happened. Had to sedate her and make her rest. Surgeon said she is not out of the woods yet. Watching over her like a hawk to deal with this issue. Told us she had to stay in the hospital a few more days - that she must have this problem cleared up.
On Sun July 4, Ellie began coughing. Surgeon believes she may have bronchitis or mild pneumonia. Apparently her coughing and gi issues got into her lungs. Cough is productive which is good. Said he would change antibiotic to a more broad spectrum form. Also using nebulizer. She is on IV meds esp to keep her sugars leveled. 
Sun pm- Surgeon said Ellie blew out her iv yet again. Has to give liquids and food by hand, but she is ok with it. She is doing well on the new antibiotic. She is alert and perky. She is pink in color- healthy looking. He doesn't want to try iv anymore for fear of her straining her neck to get it off again. She is still coughing, but producing a lot of junk when coughing. That is exactly what we need her to do to get rid of the stuff in her lungs. 
Surgeon is highly impressed with her walking and mobility skills. The AAI surgery results are very good. We just need her to conquer these problems. It is possible she will not be able to be splinted because of these episodes. 
Everyone is being so wonderful supporting her and her family with thoughts and prayers. 
Next time i log on i hope to be re-energized!