Surgery Day

Well, we all made it through yesterday and it was one LONG day, followed by an even longer night! We got up bright and early to be at the surgery center at 7:15. We got checked in and back to Kristin's cubicle in pre-op. The nurse checked Kristin out, Kristin changed into her gown and was so NOT happy about what was going on. But she started to relax some and colored some pictures.



Not too much later Dr. Davis came in to give us surgery info and what to expect afterwards. He also got to sign Kristin's forehead and cheeks (the represent adeniods and tonsils). He said there were several hospitals in Florida where doctors got the wrong patients, so in January the surgery center began requiring the doctor to "autograph" patients as an extra precaution. Kristin thought it was cool!


Dr. Davis' "signature".



She was feeling good in this picture from the goofy juice! I was having to help her sit up...she refused to lay down!


About 30 minutes before surgery they gave Kristin the "goofy juice". She was so high it was funny. I laughed so hard I thought I'd wet my pants! When they took her to surgery she was as happy as could be without a care in the world! She took 5 stuffed animals with her (3 mini-beanie babies and two bigger stuffed animals) and they all went to surgery as well! Chris and I went to the waiting room and about 30 minutes later the doctor came out to talk to us. He said the surgery went well, her tonsils and adenoids were small, which made them easier to get out. He said she was doing great, but was having a hard time waking up.

When we got back to the recovery area, it was just the saddest thing ever. Kristin was confused, scared, hurting and wanted to go home. I was trying to feed her a slushie and I started getting upset and nauseous. It was bad. Finally she got some more pain medicine and she took a little nap. Luckily she didn't get sick after surgery...the doctor said they give kids steroids during surgery and they don't get sick, but the only dowside is that the pain is worse a couple of days after surgery, when the steroids wear off. Anyway, they brought her a dvd player and she watched a couple of movies, ate popcicles and drank sprite. Everyone at the surgery center was great....they did a good job of making your child, as well as you, feel cared for.


This was after she got some medicine for pain and was finally resting.



After her nap they brought her a dvd player and huge folder of movies to choose from. She watched The Bridge to Terabithia.


A little after 2:00 Kristin was discharged. Grandma and Grandpa were at the house waiting with a balloon, stuffed animals, and a Hannah Montanna outfit. I took off to get Kristin's medicine, then Chris' dad took Chris and I out to eat since we hadn't eaten all day. Thanks, Grandpa!

Last night was rough...Kristin woke up crying a few times and just didn't sleep well. She woke up around 8 this morning really hurting. She is so mad that she can't eat normal food and I'm not used to having her "down" for so long. Normally even when she's really sick, she's still running around like usual. She keeps telling me, "I've never felt like this before" and "I've never hurt in my throat like this!" This has been a change for all of us and I will be glad to have the goofy, wild Kristin back. Today she went on a quick trip to Wal-Mart with Chris to get more jello...she was exhausted when they got back. It's sad.

Today Kristin got flowers, balloons and a teddy bear from Nene, Lynn and her family. Here's a picture of Kristin with those along with two books from us, her goodies she got yesterday from Grandma and Grandpa, and her dolphin she got in recovery. Doesn't she look pitiful???



Tonight I was more than happy to let her eat ice cream for supper and I'm hoping we'll all get a little more sleep than last night! Thanks for all the calls, e-mails, prayers and well-wishes!