post-op check up

It has been 2 1/2 weeks since Darla Jane's surgery and she really is doing great.  She had her post op check up today and the Dr and NP were really happy with how she is doing.  She has gained enough weight on just 20 cal. milk, her incision is healing well, and her EKG looked good.  They did notice a little bit of fluid in the left lung on her x-ray but said that is really common post-op.  She is taking a pretty good dose of Lasix, which is used to reduce fluid retention so that should help.  They also decided that little miss is not quite ready to give up her favorite accessory and will be on oxygen full time for at least another month and then we will reevaluate where she is and how she is doing with that. The Dr said that it is not a surprise though with her rocky road, oxygen wise up to this point.  We figure if her needing oxygen is the extent of our worries, we'll take it.

We really would like all of you who have been following her story to know how thankful we are for your positive thoughts and prayers going out for her, and us. 
We would love to know all of you who are checking in on us...please post a comment, say hi, and leave Darla Jane a little note.  My amazing aunt is putting together a little book for our little miss and it would be so special to include your notes and for her to know how far the love and concern for her reaches.  Thank you, thank you to all of you.