Gabriella had to have emergency surgery yesterday, the surgeons determining that she had an obstructed or kinked intestine thus causing the swelling in her giant omphalecele (sp?) which was a life threatening issue. she went into surgery for prepping at 4p and the first of several surgeries was completed around 9p last night. she did well in the surgery and is in stable, but critical condition with the days to come very critical as well due to the actual open wound and how this will affect her frail, tiny body. she is a fighter though, so we are hopeful, full of faith in God to give her the added strength she needs to stay here on this earth and be a part of our family.

The surgeons repaired the instestine, constructed a diaphram, put a mesh around the stomach to keep it in place, moved her liver in place (out of the right lung area) and moved her heart inside the rib cage. (it was outside the rib cage-the first these surgeons had ever seen-so I was told). so indeed, Gabriella is a very unique, special little girl. the intestines are suspended in a gauze wrapping for now until more surgery can be done-giving her time to recuperate from this trauma to her little body. keep her in your prayers as always.