Good Progress

We got an early update this time because the surgery is progressing well. Julie (the APN) reports that Bobby's heart is now beating again and the shunt is in place.

One of the pulmonary artery branches was a bit narrow so they inserted a patch of tissue from Bobby's heart to expand it. This is apparently a common procedure for this operation. Once the artery has expanded it will receive more blood flow and will most likely grow normally from here on out.

They are currently cleaning up the bleeding from the procedure. The next step is to take him off of the heart/lung machine and sew him up. Then we'll get a visit from the surgeon while Bobby starts to wake up.

Julie says that she hears some joviality in the operationg room which is always a great sign that things have gone well.