Surgery went well!

The surgeons cut out a bit of necrotic intestine that connected her large and small intestine. This was likely the source of her vomiting bile. This necrotic intestine is the result of Emerson's original shock response when her edema was at it's worst. She more than doubled her size before.

When they ran her bowel they also emptied much of it. This helped reduce the size of her intestine, although still edematous, they were able to close up the large incision from before.

To be on the safe side, they gave Em an ostomy bag which she will have for 2-3 months or until she is completely healthy. So yes they added a hole. Once healthy, she will have a minor procedure where they will require her to be in the hospital for 5-7 days for the reconnection of her intestine. The reason for the ostomy was to prevent a further set back in the near future. Since her intestine is edematous, the fluctuation in the swelling around the connection might have resulted in a leak or tear.

They couldn't put a picc line in so the central line will remain.

Emers is well sedated and ready for a 48 hour snooze, she deserves it.