We went to the cardiologist yesterday for the first time since leaving the hospital. It was all good news. Graham weighs 11lbs 5oz! He gained a pound and a half in 11 days (since he was weighed at the pediatrician). His blood oxygen level was still at 99, which is what a normal baby would have. The balloon catheterization has done what we hoped it would, buying us some more time before the full corrective surgery. We will not see the cardiologist again until January 11. The doctor said we should be able to schedule surgery 3 to 4 weeks ahead of time... So Graham will probably not have surgery until at least mid-February. Graham's lungs sounded good and he will stop taking Lasix after this week. So he will only take medicine 3 times a day instead of 4! (He will continue taking the heart medicine.)
We were thrilled that Graham is doing so well. We will have peace of mind while traveling for Christmas. Thank you for your prayers. Praise the Lord for hearing and answering our prayers. He is good!
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