Surgery update
10 May 2026
Erin had surgery in Canberra on Friday and is recovering in hospital.
The surgeon was happy with how it went and said he could see why she had been having issues. As well as the compressed renal vein, her duodenum (start of the intestines) was tethered.
The renal vein was treated with a transposition (reconnected at a lower point of the inferior vena cava to move it from the compressed area), and the duodenum was released using the 'modified strong procedure'. The area between the arteries was also padded with fat to avoid further narrowing.
She is now two days post-op and is recovering nicely. She is able to walk around and is eating well (she loves her food!). Her fentanyl pump was removed today and she is feeling really good and in high spirits. The staff here are taking great care of her and are pleased with her progress so far.
We can't say enough about how grateful we are for all the amazing support for Erin. Thank you to everyone who has helped this happen and supported her. It means so much to us ❤️
