20 Sep Update
The Heart is in the OR now and Keegan is now on the bypass machine. They are starting the surgery now.We will keep giving updates as we get them.Thanks, Gray...
The Heart is in the OR now and Keegan is now on the bypass machine. They are starting the surgery now.We will keep giving updates as we get them.Thanks, Gray...
The nurse came in to inform us that the heart is on its way to Dallas. The heart will more than likely be here in about an hour. We are told that Keegan is prepped up and ready. Dr Nikido is watching...
Word came from the Dr that is harvesting the heart...
Keegan is on his way to the OR now. They will get him already so that they can start as soon as the heart arrives. The word that we got is that the heart is in good condition, it is a blood type...
We are done with the procedure. Everything went as planned. They said they are cleaning him up and that we will be able to go back and see him soon. After that we are sending Maddie home to get some rest.I have...
The first Dr just finished the first part of the procedure of pulling the drains and making sure everything was sealed. They said everything looks good and the procedure went well. They are now putting in the PD Cathedar.Thanks, Gray...
MIRACLE!!WE HAVE A HEART! They found a heart for transplant! They have known all morning but acceptance was pending the cath lab study of his lungs and pulmonary system. Everything looked good and they accepted. The surgery will be between 8pm and 10pm tonight...
Sorry it has been so long between updates. I got home and in bed around 6am and just made it back to the hospital around 3pm. Maddie has been with him that entire time and will be going back shortly to some much...
Hey Everyone.I wanted to let you know that Maddie and I were able to follow the caravan of equipment from the 2nd Floor to the 3rd Floor Catheterization Lab. His procedure will begin in the next few minutes and will take one to two...
Be thankful!! Keegan is having a good day so far, as good as a 9-day old with a new heart can have. I was going to give you details, but I had to come out to the waiting room to get on the...