Gabriella spent three hours in surgery yesterday. During which, the doctors placed a plastic stent (hollow plastic tube) into the narrowing portion of her airway.
Unfortunately, Ella sustained a nasty burn on her lower lip (right side) and tongue (right front) – both her lip and tongue have large blisters. Although these injuries are clearly very painful to wee Ella, we are pleased the staff is working overtime to ensure she has ample pain medication available.
It appears the burn was caused by a piece of equipment which overheated. Thankfully, Dr. Cable discovered the problem before Ella sustained permanent damage.
A nasal feeding tube (NG tube) has been inserted so that food and oral medications can be introduced away from her mouth. All for now.
Thank you for your prayers.