Aug
23
2011
Lilee Afton Foltz

1st Day Post Fontan Surgery - 9:00 AM

An article by larry 1 Comment

Tuesday August 23, 9:00 AM

The moment Lilee has been waiting for all night!!!  We have bowel sounds so it is water time.  Almost as soon as mom walked into the room I took that little cup that she had been holding all night and filled it with 2 tablespoons of water.  Using a little foam brush the nurse gave me I dipped it in the water and then placed it in her mouth.  Well the excitement could not be contained she wanted that water now and dad could not do it fast enough so she took over.  Interesting how you can go without food for a day or two and not hear a complaint but the want for water is desperate and heartbreaking!  I am glad that the wait is over.

 Dipping:

Almost There:

SUCCESS!!

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Josie United States
August 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM #

It's so great to see the updates on Lilee! Glad things are going along well. Reading through the posts has made me cry--It's hard to see this spunky, fiesty little girl all hooked up to tubes and wires!  We know it's for her benefit, and we're looking forward to hearing about her continued progress. Our love and prayers are with your family.  Wish we could be there to visit and help!

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I am the proud father of 6 Children (5 girls and 1 poor boy).  Our second youngest daughter was born with a heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).  In a nutshell the left side of her heart never fully developed.  Hopefully this site will chronicle the progress she is making and everyone who is interested can keep up to date.