Ruby's surgery was a success! They're stabilizing her and cleaning up her room now and we'll be able to go back in a couple minutes. They moved her stomach, intestine, bowels and spleen back down into her abdomen and closed up the hole. They had to use a small gortex patch to get the hole completely closed, but that's very standard. The spleen being up was a little bit of a surprise to use, but the doctor said it's not a big deal.

So glad to hear the surgery
So glad to hear the surgery went okay!
Lots of love!
Missy, Larry and Anthony
So glad for the good news!
So glad for the good news! I've been following along and sending y'all and Ruby good thoughts over the past few weeks and figured I should say Hi. Tell Ruby to keep up the good work (well rest, actually). She is precious! I can't wait to meet her and see y'all back in Austin!
Hooray for Ruby! You have
Hooray for Ruby! You have all been in out thoughts and prayers. Keep on Rocking Ruby!
-Amy, Eddie, Andi & Finn
Congrats - I am glad she has
Congrats - I am glad she has had surgery and off ECMO! Hope her recovery goes smoothly! Hang in there mom and dad!
Holly
Yay! Fantastic news! Rest
Yay! Fantastic news! Rest up and recover. We're thinking of you all.
Prayers answered. So glad
Prayers answered. So glad to hear that the surgery is over... what a hurdle leaped.... Ruby is a diamond... Ruby really rocks. Can't wait to get up there and see her again.
Love to all of you,
Elsa
Yahoo! So glad to hear her
Yahoo! So glad to hear her surgery went well!
So happy for you all! Glad
So happy for you all! Glad the surgery was a success. And thanks for sharing pictures of your darling Ruby.
Chris and Holly, It just
Chris and Holly,
It just brings tears of joy knowing that Ruby's surgery was a success! You guys are amazing! Our Giod is so awesome, thank you for the healing miracles. I love your art Holly and Chris your idea of the headphones, way to go Mom and Dad, you rock! You are in my constant prayers.
Ruby does rock! Great news
Ruby does rock! Great news Holly and Chris! I can't wait to see new pictures! Show off your scar and be proud Ruby!
Karla
Braden's Mom
Fabulous news! I'd been so
Fabulous news! I'd been so anxious all day to get home and check for good news!
Hip hip...hurray! I
Hip hip...hurray! I couldn't wait to get home to hear the good news! Grow strong, Ruby, grow strong!
Marie
That's wonderful, wonderful
That's wonderful, wonderful news!
What wonderful news!! Thank
What wonderful news!! Thank you for the update!
Love from MO,
Jenn and Carter
Check that off the list of
Check that off the list of worries! Hopefully, you will be able to keep on checking off the items/hurdles to Ruby Hope's good health in quick fashion.
We are doing a happy dance
We are doing a happy dance here. I know she's got a lot to do the next two days, so hang in there and get some rest. Much love rockin ruby, Sarah
Fantastic news! So glad that
Fantastic news! So glad that surgery went well. Alina also has a patch and she is one happy 5 month old. Speedy recovery little Ruby. Looking forward to seeing you go home with mummy and daddy.
Yay! Now her little lungs
Yay! Now her little lungs have all sorts of room to grow and get stronger. Is that going to help with the shunting and hypertension? So glad the surgery was a success. Just one day at a time, one step at a time, that's all you can do. Love and hugs from IA.
Whoohoo! Way to go Ruby. Get
Whoohoo! Way to go Ruby. Get some rest. Can't wait to see more pictures of you after your recovery! Holly and Satrling, I hope that you both can rest a little easier now and catch up on some sleep yourselves! Love to all three of you!
So happy to hear this great
So happy to hear this great news! The three of you are and will continue to be in our thoughts.
Ruby does Rock!
Kelly
Rejoicing with
Rejoicing with you...thrilled beyond words.
The Power Family
Holly and Chris, I am so
Holly and Chris,
I am so relieved to hear this news (as I know you are).
Prayers answered,
Marilyn
Oh thank goodness!!! We've
Oh thank goodness!!! We've been holding our breath all day to hear! Go Ruby go!!!
Hooray! GO RUBY!
Hooray! GO RUBY!
That is really super news!
That is really super news! We hope that you guys can celebrate a little tonight and that Ruby is now a little closer to coming to Texas!!
Phillip & Kellie
That's great news! Yay for
That's great news! Yay for Ruby! I hope you are giving her lots of loves right now. I'm sending hugs and kisses her way, and yours.
Natalie
Ruby is a tough cookie! She
Ruby is a tough cookie! She is definitely rockin' it! Sending good vibes your way....
Ostrich
Yeah Ruby! PTL!
Yeah Ruby! PTL!
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Oh that is just the best
Oh that is just the best news!! HUGS to you, Holly and Chris, I know that's a big relief! And we'll continue to keep Ruby in our prayers as she heals and grows strong! ~Karen
AMEN! I will keep praying
AMEN! I will keep praying for her strength and recovery!
Yee Ha!!! we are all so
Yee Ha!!!
we are all so thankful for the docs in Philly!
Get strong Ruby, Texas has big plans for you!
Great News! I know there is
Great News! I know there is still a lot of healing to be done and progress to be made, but this is a hurdle I am sure you are glad to have passed. We will continue to keep Ruby (and her mom and dad!) in our prayers.
Mark & Roberta
Congratulations! I am glad
Congratulations! I am glad to know about the success and the progress!
-Madhu
HOORAY!!!!!! Ok, Ruby!! Let
HOORAY!!!!!!
Ok, Ruby!! Let your body heal and let those lungs expand and do their work without the hypertension!!!!
*happy dancing from the 'Lou*
Tami, Chuck and Aisling
Whoopee!!! So glad to hear
Whoopee!!! So glad to hear the great news!
Woot woot! Thanks for the
Woot woot!
Thanks for the update!
Great news! Praise God! We
Great news! Praise God! We are so happy for all of you. Good for Ruby...what a little fighter.
Total success! Congrats! -
Total success! Congrats! - Jeremy
I'm so happy everything went
I'm so happy everything went well.
- Kate
Yay!!! So happy things are
Yay!!!
So happy things are moving in the right direction- down!
Yay!! Congrats!!
Yay!! Congrats!!