Abbie Afternoon Update 3/11/09

[SASABERANGER]

Abbie did not have a restful or quiet night. The Hospital is having problems with the Berlin Heart functioning correctly. On a positive note they finally got the post op bleeding under control and stopped.
She may have to be returned to surgery to correct the heart operation.
The Berlin Heart has only been used some 14 times in the US, and is still deemed experimental by the USFDA which requires special authorization each time it is used.
If there is anything new I will let everybody know.
As of 5PM EDT Abbie is sleeping peacefully. The staff was able to get the heart functioning without further surgery. Abbie's color is returning and she is now on the long road to some normality.
Tomorrow is Abbie's 7th birthday and I am asking every one who reads this to send her a birthday card. Maybe when she comes to and can remember things she will realize just how many folks have been in her corner from the beginning.
She has no memory of anything that happened from Thanksgiving until well after Christmas, but maybe she will be able to wake up and remember her birthday, even if it is not the correct day.
Abbie Levine
70 Candlewood LN.
Williamstown, NJ
08094
Thanks you all,
Thom & Debbie Braxton

 

[SASABERANGER]

Abbie did not have a restful or quiet night. The Hospital is having problems with the Berlin Heart functioning correctly. On a positive note they finally got the post op bleeding under control and stopped.
She may have to be returned to surgery to correct the heart operation.
The Berlin Heart has only been used some 14 times in the US, and is still deemed experimental by the USFDA which requires special authorization each time it is used.
If there is anything new I will let everybody know.
As of 5PM EDT Abbie is sleeping peacefully. The staff was able to get the heart functioning without further surgery. Abbie's color is returning and she is now on the long road to some normality.
Tomorrow is Abbie's 7th birthday and I am asking every one who reads this to send her a birthday card. Maybe when she comes to and can remember things she will realize just how many folks have been in her corner from the beginning.
She has no memory of anything that happened from Thanksgiving until well after Christmas, but maybe she will be able to wake up and remember her birthday, even if it is not the correct day.
Abbie Levine
70 Candlewood LN.
Williamstown, NJ
08094
Thanks you all,
Thom & Debbie Braxton

 

[ladder13]

Thanks Thom, the vigil continues.

 

[keith44spl]

Thom,

Thank You for the update
Our prayer continue for Abbie


David & Loretta

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Thanks for keeping us posted Thom. As always, the prayers are constant. She is a proven fighter. Keep the faith, and know that we are with you.

Birthday card is on the way.


WG840

 

[Jeb Stonewall]

Our house is praying for Abbie, and her family.

 

[Andy Taylor]

Prayers continue

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I have refrained from commenting (but not praying) until now 'cause little babies and kids with medical issues just tear my heart apart

God be with Abbie, you and your family.
At the risk of sounding corny-consider yourself hugged.
God Bless.
Gary

 

[walkinghorse]

God be with Abbie, you and your family.

That says it!

I googled Berlin Heart,and was amazed!
Has to be a scary experience and nothing any child should have to endure.

Prayers!

 

[Mickey D]

Prayers continued. Though it saddens me to read these, Thanks for the update.

 

[Major Pain]

May the angels watch over you and your family.---MP

 

[george minze]

Will do it will be our honor and privilege....George and Wilma

God bless and keep her safe, and we pray for a successful recovery.

 

[mroyal98]

Yes Sir

Hang in there...