Thursday, September 18, 2008

Post Operative.............

Mr O'Brien is extremely happy with how Laura's surgery went. She was still in theatre til about 6 o clock this evening. She was then transferred to intensive care. We only got to see her for about 15 mins. She looks pale as she lost alot of blood in surgery but is having a transfusion. She is only slightly puffy but has tubes everywhere and is hooked up to loads of monitors. Nurse said she may look worse tomorrow so to prepare ourselves just in case.

Mr O'Brien is keeping her sedated until tomorrow to give her a rest. Her scar looks bigger than I thought and half her head is totallly shaved, she looks like a punk! I am amazed at my little girl, I am sooooo proud of her. Please keep her in your prayers as she has a very tough few days ahead of her.

6 comments:

Traci said...

We're sending prayers from Texas, and we know that Laura will heal nicely in the coming days. Thank you for sharing your daughter's journey with us. You're doing a fantastic job with her updates!

Traci from Texas

Damien and Fiona said...

Hi. Over the moon the operation went well and will be praying the next few days Laura will start to recover. She has been fighting since the day she was born so its nothing new to the little miracle. And its a fight Laura will win thanks to the strength she gets from her family. Thinking of you all. Hug and kisses to Laura. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

rosie said...

Rachel & Brian,
I'm delighted to hear the operation went well for your brave little Laura. She's in my thoughts and i wish her a quick recovery. We're all praying for her. Give Aaron a birthday hug from me.
Rosie X

Carol Ann said...

Delighted to hear surgery went well, hope I.T.U was not too much of a shock to the system. I'm sure you must have had hardly any sleep in the last few days. Hopefully there is a parent's room in the hospital for you to stay. talk to you soon, Carolann

gill105 said...

Thats brilliant news gillian has been keeping me posted.Have all in ballyfermot praying for yas looks like all our prayers are being answered even have the lads in work at it as well in any way two things shine through here faith and positive thinking faith in the doctors and all their efforts and positive thinking for lauras recovery which judging by her parents strength she will have no problems as ahe is in great company in any way this is jason by the way sothinking of you all talk to ya soon love and kisses to all

Rachel said...

Hello Laura, its your big sister Emma and your little brother Aaron here, just wanting to wish you a speedy recovery. Home isn't the same without you! We missed you at Aarons 1st birthday today. We'll have a party when you come home. We love you and miss you xxx