Tylers Cath

Tyler went to the cath lab about 9:45 this morning and after about 40 minutes they finally had him enjoying life on the sweet drugs that he will hopefully only try out in the hospital. They are going to put a cath in through his neck since that is how to access his PA. They sliced it from his heart after his Glen and thus don't have access through the leg. They will try to balloon it open and if that fails will place a stint. Stints are good, however, don't grow with the little man and we are hoping that he grows so will have to go in to expand it in the future. They will possibly coil off callaterals that are bringing blue blood to areas that it shouldn't be going (basically any area other than the lungs). They will also examine his aorta to see if they need to balloon it or place a stint. Aorta stints are a little more difficult since growth is more of an issue. He is a champ. The hardest part so far has been placing the IV which went well. They gave him fluid right away so he wouldn't be dehydrated since he is NPO (can't have anything). It should be about a 6 hour procedure. Will keep you updated. Robin came with me which is nice and now we are off to join the drum circles in the golden gate park, see the de young exhibit and have some food. Thanks to Stacey for watching Scott. Scott loves being with his friend Charlie and playing with his bizzillion trains.