Kai Xin as of 28 July 2009

Update from Eric:

Kai Xin is still staying in the ICU. The reason she needed to stay so long in the ICU is because her lungs are weak after the operation. Her lungs were the primary concern of the surgical team and it is also as expected. After long hours of operation, usually the lungs will need to take time to recover especially the breathing part. Since Kai Xin is still young, she needed the ventilator machine to support her so that there is enough oxygen and pressure for her lungs to expand.

Kai Xin's development is very good, she is a true fighter. Yesterday, the ventilator machine support is removed, x-ray was done after that. Her lungs are better as compare to previously.

As for her liver, the last few days, her liver function test showed her new liver is functioning well, bile flow and blood circulation are also good. Kai Xin has strived through the 1st critical period (Doctor told us there are 3 periods that are very important to her, first week after operation, first month after operation, and first year after operation. Her condition will considered to be stable if she can pass these 3 critical periods.). Her jaundice level had came down 50% within the week and her abdomen is much smaller as compared to pre-operation.

Regarding her feeding, she was fed with milk few days ago. On the first day after the operation, they gave her glucose water, but the digestion was not too good. However, the next few days onwards, her digestion got better. So they decided to give the milk feeding. At this moment, she is still using the Nasogastric feeding tube. This morning, the Doctor told me that she has to start to take her food orally which is excellent as this will be another great big move, I am wishing her Nasogastric tube can be removed ASAP.

The rest like passing motion and urine are also good. She is getting very conscious now especially when the medical team touches her, she will begin to cry.

Now, the physiotherapist said she has to cough and cry more to improve her lungs.

Last but not least, thank you everyone for the well wishes and support.

Regards,
Eric Loke



Update from Huey Jing:

I am fine and resting well at home. I went to the hospital for post operation check-up on Monday. My blood result looked fine with good improvement and my liver is recovering well. I managed to wake up from bed this morning without my mum's assistant. My wound is about 11.3 inches long and I feel better now, not as painful as before. I've stopped applying pain killer medicine.

Eric just told me this morning, little Kai Xin smiled at him today after so many days in pain. Daddy is very happy. Indeed, Kai Xin is a fighter!

We will continue stay strong with all the prayers and supports from everyone.

Once again thank you very much from us.

Warmest Regards,
Huey Jing