Dr's visit after surgery

Just got off the phone with Jason. Dr. Pedro del Nido said that Ryker did perfect going in and out of bypass. He said that he was able to slow the leaking valve down enough that he was comfortable with to last until his next surgery. He did place a band (instead performing the dks) which will make it possible for his body to grow big and strong before his next surgery. Before the surgery Dr. Pedro del Nido said he was hoping to be able to move some of his veins that were not in the correct position but did not think that they were large enough to be able to move. Well guess what they were large enough and he was able to move them. YAY!!!!! We are very excited about that. He also said that the left ventricle is a little larger than he thought which is also good news. Ryker does have a little more bleeding than the Dr likes to see so he said he is not too concerned about that but definitely keeping his eye on it.

What a little fighter and miracle boy. I could not be prouder of Ryker or his parents and siblings for being so strong for him and eachother.

Jason is very excited about how well the surgery went and he does not think it could have gone better. The next forty eight hours will be important for Ryker to stay stable so please continue to send your positive energy and prayers. Jason and Rachel will be able to go back and see him in the next few hours.

The Dr. says he wants to take the recovery process as slow as possible but most likely Ryker's next surgery will be in 3 months.

We appreciate the support everyone has shown more than you will ever know. It has truly kept Jason and Rachel going and Rachel has been taking pictures of her facebook page showing all the profile pictures, taking pictures of your comments, taking pictures or Ryker...I know surprising she is taking pictures not like her at all ;) (Rachel loves to take photos for anyone who does not know her).

Thank you thank you thank you. I will post an update later so stay tuned............................