Dr. Q, Michael's surgeon, just came up to talk to Meg and Thomas.  He said that everything went well.  Because there was so much scar tissue from the previous surgeries, the procedure took longer than anticipated.  Michael has an extra special, special heart (that sprouts extra blood vessels) so they had to do an intracardiac total cavopulmonary connection (lateral tunnel).  This is one of the options for the Fontan so it was not a surprise.

Michael will come up to the PICU intubated and the next 24-hours will be important.  The team will work to make sure that Michael's lungs stay clear and that he does not get any infections and they will plan on taking out his breathing tube as soon as possible.

Knowing how complicated the Fontan surgery is, we are incredibly grateful to have such a skilled team of surgeons, doctors, and nurses who are committed to providing the best care. And we are so proud of Michael, who once again inspires us with his bravery and strength.

Lots of love and way to go Michael!