She was a doll during the in-processing and everything went smoothly until they put us in the actual pre-op room and all the doctors in gowns came to see her before surgery. At that time she decided that this was not fun after all and she started to get upset. One of the nurses offered to let her play with a water-base pen. The nurse assured us that the ink would wash off and it did distract Michelle for a while. She happily drew on the bedsheets, her pajamas and her own hands and feet. She even tried (with some success) to draw on her parents clothes and skin. It was great fun! Then she smeared some ink on her cheek so I got a wet paper towel to wipe it off; and it didn't come off! It just smeared more and lightened from a navy blue to a royal blue.
After much scrubbing with soapy wipes she settled into a series of baby blue smears with darker blue pinstripes. She didn't seem at all upset. When they took her off to surgery she yelled out "Mama!" one time, but she was pretty sedated by that point. Midge and I spent the next 3+ hours in the waiting room.
The surgery seems to have gone very well. They put tubes in her ears and repaired her palate. Michelle was pretty upset as the anesthesia wore off, but Midge was there to comfort her in the post-op area. We are now all upstairs in her room and Michelle is sleeping peacefully thanks to some Tylenol with Codine. She has had a few sips of water which is a good sign.
4 comments:
She looks so sweet (and small) in her hospital gear. So glad to hear everything went well with the surgery. We'll be thinking of you often as she begins her recovery.
Praise the Lord that you posted & that everything went well. We have been praying for Michelle for the last few weeks and especially off & on today. Really concerned about Michelle's restraints & how that is going to wear on her. Do her arms have to be restrained & for how long? Poor sweetie. We are thinking of you tonight and praying that everyone can remain strong & healthy and help sweet Michelle get through this time!
Love & Blessings,
Bill & Sara
Midge and Bill, I thank God all went well. Spoke with Midge's mom and she filled me in. Hope you all come home tomorrow. I am available anytime you might need help. Love, Mary
Oh thank goodness you posted - I have been checking all day!!! :) WE prayed for you MIchelle and you were so taken care of! I know recovery will have it's hard times, but the surgery is behind you and that just makes me cry tears of joy! Yes!! Michelle - you are awesome - you all are! Please keep us posted on the recovery!
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