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Baby Mel is now home

Baby Melchizedek (Mel) Soli was finally discharged and allowed to go home last week. This is after the infant was hospitalized for a total of 51 days, intubated about five times, underwent four surgeries, flat-lined once, had about three central lines put in at different times, endured a five-hour plane ride, and poked countless times, not including an estimated 6-8 insertions of the NG tube (feeding tube through his nose).

 

“He is definitely a lot better now, but has a road filled with valleys and hills up ahead,” commented a family member, who added that Baby Mel is expected to return for another surgery next month.

 

“For now, Baby is stable enough to go home,” said the family member.

 

“Please pray for our family as we care for Baby Mel. We continue to praise God for His mercy in answering our prayers and blessing us immeasurably. We thank you so very much for your prayers, love and support for our Baby Mel!”

 

After being admitted to the LBJ Medical Center late last year, Baby Mel was able to travel to Kapiolani Children’s Hospital in the Aloha State on Dec. 23, where he has been undergoing extensive treatment.

 

A family member reported that Baby Mel’s test results reveal that there is brain damage that has caused loss of vision (possibly permanent), and seizures are expected regularly. He also may not be able to walk.

 

“This is a result of when he flat lined and they worked to resuscitate him (at the LBJ Medical Center),” the family member said. Before heading for Hawai’i, Baby Mel underwent four surgeries in less than a month at the LBJ because his abdomen was swollen and an infection was suspected.