ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Hoping For Good News

Annie came through today's surgery just fine. She was in the operating room for nearly three hours, after which, Dr. Burch let us know how he felt the procedure went. He said that while about 65% of people have one major thoracic duct, the remaining 35% have a variation in this area of the lymphatic system. Not surprisingly, Annie fell in the group with a variation. He said that where a single thoracic duct would typically be found, he was able to instead see two large ducts and several smaller ones in the surrounding tissue. He ligated and placed staples in all the ones that he could see. He then used a glue to cover the area and hopefully seal any leaks that he had missed. He told us that while he had intended to do a pleuradesis (scraping of the chest wall that they did during her last major surgery), he found that the lung had already formed scar tissue and was adhered to the chest wall. Therefore, the pleuradesis was not necessary, except for in the small area that he had been working. We were so glad to hear this, as we believe that this is what Annie responded so poorly to last time. Following today's surgery, Annie has done quite well. She is swollen, but not drastically more so than she was this morning. Her pain has seemed to be well controlled and tonight she is resting comfortably. Over the course of the next few days, we will see if this surgery has been successful in decreasing her chest tube drainage. We are, as always, hoping for some good news in the coming days. Thank you for all the prayers that have been said on behalf of Annie and her doctors today. We appreciate each and every one.

14 comments:

  1. I checked in and am so excited that things went well today!! Hang in there! We are cheering for you and praying for you. Dr. Burch was our surgeon that did the successful repair for our little girl. If you need someone to talk to, I can be up there in a heartbeat. rebeccacason1@yahoo.com

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  2. I have been praying for your family and Dr. Burch. I am so glad to see a post. Dr. Burch saved our son's life when he was only 10 days old. Keep believing in miracles!!! Your Annie is so sweet! She will continue to be in my prayers.

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  3. So glad that today went well. We are praying for Annie. Hoping for miracles!

    Hugs & Prayers,
    Christina

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  4. Amy,
    I came across a quote I love...

    “I recognize that, on occasion, some of our most fervent prayers may seem to go unanswered. We wonder, ‘Why?’ I know that feeling! I know the fears and tears of such moments. But I also know that our prayers are never ignored. Our faith is never unappreciated. I know that an all-wise Heavenly Father’s perspective is much broader than is ours. While we know of our mortal problems and pain, He knows of our immortal progress and potential. If we pray to know His will and submit ourselves to it with patience and courage, heavenly healing can take place in His own way and time.”

    Russell M. Nelson, in Conference Report, Oct. 2005, 89; or Ensign, Nov. 2005, 86

    We continue to pray fervently for Annie and for you and Cameron, your children at home, Annie's doctors, surgeons, cardiologists, nurses...all associated with those surrounding you right now. We still have the highest hopes that Annie is indeed in store for a miracle of the most miraculous kind!!

    Abby wants me to tell you she hopes all is well for Annie and that she is praying for her.

    We love you all and continue to send our faith to heaven on your behalf.

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  5. Yeah for Annie. Severin was moved from the CICU, I feel like I left my family.You are a wonderful Momma, so inspired and inspiring to those -like me- around you. Hold on, you are always in our prayers.
    Loves,
    Angee

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  6. I have been quietly following your blog and praying for recovery for your sweet Annie.

    I will admit that I had lost my faith many years ago. However, reading your words and seeing the trust that you have in God has awakened the desire to feel that closeness again.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart and know that Annie is in my thoughts every day.

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  7. What wonderful news!!!!!!! I'm so happy that little Annie is such a fighter :) I hope she continues to improve and you guys can take her home soon!

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  8. Sorry I'm not there today....put on call. I hope everything is going well. I'll see you tomorrow.

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  9. I love the fight that sweet girl has in her.
    Praying for many miracles.
    Rebecca and Mike Patton
    IHH

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  10. She is one amazing little girl! I was so happy to see that surgery went well. I hope so badly that she recovers quickly and gets to a point where you can take her home and be together as a family again!! Heavenly Father truly is blessing you and Annie.

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  11. Sweet Annie, you and your family are always in my prayers!

    Staci (angel Bridger's mom)

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  12. So happy to read your blog today, hoping good things will continue, still praying for that little fighter. Wishing you sweet dreams tonite.

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  13. Yay! Always praying and hoping. Anxious for your next post!

    Shelley Colton

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  14. My name is Annie Severin also & I am praying for my name sake...God Bless...

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