More Surgery

We just found out that Shannon needs to go in for another round of surgery. Her pulmonary arteries have too much excess tissue and it's starting to kink and fold in on itself a little like an intestine, which is not ideal. The hope is that this will solve the low oxygen saturation levels and aid in her recovery.

We have no time limit for the surgery itself, since this is a tweaking of sorts and not a standard procedure. It could take three hours or ten. We've already been told by Dr Calderone, the surgeon, to not watch the clock.

Poopie.

EDIT: The surgery is set for tomorrow (Tuesday). Shannon's first case, so if it all goes according to plan, she should be in the OR at 8 am. Sorry about the confusion on the time.

Fundraising Thingy

I know a lot of you are jonesing to see the new version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I found a notice for a benefit where the proceeds will go to the Sick Kids Foundation (and it is an advance screening).

Location: Ontario Place
Date: Tuesday July 12 2005
Time: 6 pm - Candy Carnival; 7:30 pm - Screening (Cinesphere)
Tickets: $80 (remember that it *is* a benefit)
(Price includes an Ontario Play-All-Day pass, parking, carnival, screening, food and non-alcoholic beverages)

For tickets go to www.sickkidsfoundation.ca and more information can be obtained at 416.813.6166 ext 2357.