Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Update

Teresa's transplant was completed this morning at 5:30 AM. Since the surgery was completed, the right ventricle on the new heart began to struggle and appeared to be more damaged than expected. Since then it was discovered that the left ventricle was also damaged and Teresa's new heart stopped working and CPR was performed for 30 minutes. Teresa has been placed on life support in order to give the heart a chance to rest. The doctors expect her to remain on life support for three days and then they will reassess. If this heart proves too damaged to function she will be re-listed for another heart transplant and remain on life support.

-Eddy and Laura

 
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Ann

    We are praying for sweet Teresa and your entire family to pull through this. Be strong little Teresa, Princess Warrior. We love you.

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  2. Donna SJune 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Prayers for that sweet little girl!!

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  3. AnnieJune 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    We are praying. My church' women's group is praying. Praying Gos's amazing power and mercy.

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  4. The Pudwill FamilyJune 18, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Our family will pray for your family! Our youngest daughter was born in China in 2006 with a complicated CHD ... so we will say an extra special prayer for you all and Teresa each day. God Bless!!!

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  5. VivianJune 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    We are praying and will keep praying.

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  6. LindaJune 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Prayers from Texas....

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  7. SammyJune 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Many are praying for cute little Teresa and your family.

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  8. Kathleen CairnsJune 18, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    We are sending Super prayers your way right now. -Kathleen, Dave and all your friends at FOX 45

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  9. Amy CantilinaJune 18, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I haven't met you, but found a link to your blog on Facebook. Praying tearfully here in Virginia for your little Teresa and her heart. May the Lord bring health and strength and healing in Jesus' name. Your pics at CHOP hit me close to home as that is where my Lilly (same age a Teresa) gets her regular spine surgeries. Her virtual twin sister spent a very brief time at Half the Sky in Luoyang as well. Prayers for you all. I'll stay tuned for updates.

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  10. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Praying and sending love.

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  11. likeschocolateJune 18, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Poor Thersa! Breaking my own heart! Praying her heart will begin working!

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  12. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Praying, hoping, lifting you all up! In Jesus' name!
    Diane

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