Amelia's surgery went well! They were running really far behind so she didn't start until 2 pm and then the procedure lasted about 3 hours. No issues whatsoever and the surgeon said everything went as expected. She's been super sleepy since then, so we're just letting her rest and take it easy for the most part.

The VNS device is slowly working its way up to the right setting by automatically increasing the amps every 2 weeks. It's also turning off and on continuously (5 minutes off, 30 seconds on). She does not seem to notice this happening, thankfully. If she has a seizure or we think she's getting ready to, we have a special magnet to swipe over the area and that adds a big electrical stimulant to hopefully interrupt the seizure signal and stop it. They said it could be 6 months before we know how well it will help her seizures.

The plan is for her to be discharged sometime this morning and then we'll head home and continue with follow-ups via Telehealth. She doesn't seem to be in any pain and the incisions are glued shut, so no need to worry about stitches.

Thank you to everyone who has kept Amelia in your thoughts and prayers! We appreciate it!!

(The connection is very slow here at the hospital, so I can't get any pictures to load. Sorry!!)