Another Surgery for Cecilia...

This time it's laser for the eyes...

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

On Wednesday, Cecilia had another ROP check on her eyes, which unfortunately revealed signs of worsening ROP.  Dr. Brodsky consulted with Dr. Iezzi, the retina specialist, who immediately, without seeing Cecilia, stated she needed to have laser surgery - the next day!

We knew that one day Cecilia would probably need to have laser surgery, as the avastin injections were simply a way to buy us more time.  What we did not know, or what I wasn't anticipating, was Cecilia having to have surgery this quickly. 

On the bright side, if there is one, Cecilia was already intubated and inpatient. 

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Dr. Iezzi took Cecilia down to surgery this morning for laser surgery and I anxiously awaited word on the outcome upstairs with Isabelle and Zoe.

Dr. Iezzi came up about 2.5 hours later stating Cecilia did wonderful and that he actually was required to use less laser than even he had anticipated.  Cecilia needed less surgery than even Isabelle and Zoe had required.  Overall, the surgery was a tremendous success with follow up to occur in one week.

Zoe Elizabeth

Before leaving for a conference in Chicago, and right after performing surgery on Cecilia, Dr. Iezzi completed the second follow up check on Zoe's eyes following her retina detachment surgery...She's healing well and Dr. Iezzi plans to see her next week for another exam.

We continue to hold our breath and pray for wonderful outcomes for our daughters...