Our Transplant Coordinator just stopped by and told us that the lungs look good. Elizabeth is doing well, and they continue to get her ready for transplant. She should be on the heart/lung bypass machine within the hour. The surgery is a a very delicate and lenghty process. They will be removing her lungs and sewing in the new ones. Also Elizabeth has a small hole in her heart that they may/may not repair while she is in surgery. And if you remember before I mentioned she may need to have that artery that was compressing her airway lifted and sewn to her sternum. So not only is she have a transplant, but she has 2 other procedures that may/may not happen today. Please continue to pray for her strength to get through this surgery, for the doctors/nurses to care for her. Recovery will not be easy, but we know she is strong and will keep fighting! She has made it so far and been through so much! My mom and sister flew out early this morning and are here now. Matt's dad/stepmom are driving and will be here within a few hours. So thankful for our amazing family.
I keep thinking about the family that is giving Elizabeth her gift of life today.
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