So today C had his third surgery, and hopefully the last one. They called us up to the OR around 7ish and C went back for surgery around 8. Doc said it should be about 3 hours, but as time was nearing the end a nurse came out and said Doc needs another hour. So we waited longer. Doc came out then and said everything went good and he had to take skin from C's head, lower back, and calves. Now we pray fervently that all the grafts take and heal nicely so that we wont have to go back in to redo anything. Usually in the better part of a week Doc will be able to tell if he's going to need to touch up anything. After that then we can start thinking about moving forward with eliminating tubes and wires and maybe start weaning meds and C's feeding tube.
This morning I felt at peace with this surgery and had a good feeling everything was going to go well. Marv prayed for C and we left him the Doc's care. It wasnt until I went back in to see him in the recovery room that it hit me. I felt helpless to do anything for C and his face was swollen tremendously. I lifted his covers to touch his hand and they were both blue and cold. It reminded me of death. His feet were also swollen and lite blue. I would've given both legs and arms to trade places with him right then.(as I have wanted to many times already) He was freezing and they kept alternating warm blankets on him. When we were back in C's room they put a bear hugger on him and that warmed him up nicely. His little piggies are still cold but his fingers are turning pink again. I am anticipating a long nite ahead, thats why I've decided to post a little earlier. C has been off his feeding tube since 6 am and they can start that back up at 8pm. He told me that he's thirsty and wants a yellow gatorade, and chocolate pudding. I hurt my heart to tell him the only thing he's allowed is water or sprite. Hopefully by tomorrow morning he may be allowed the chocolate pudding. We will have to see.
Thank you to all who were praying today. Your prayers will be appreciated during the next few weeks as C starts a more intense PT regimine. I have had a few talks with him about being polite to the PT techs. We will see whether or not he was listening. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Amy
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Amy, thank you so much for the post. I would have to think little C' is being prayed for around the clock.. with so many people praying for him. For myself GOD placed him in my thoughts at 8:05 this morning.. I prayed for his surgry today and then off and on throughout my day. I even was thinking of him this evening as the kids had there durby race this evening..It will be so nice to see him race his car someday with his big grin, but for now he has a few more laps before gets to cross the finish line and celebrate his big WIN.. When he gets to have his mommy and daddy take him home.. I hope that day is sooner the you know.. until next time.. may peace be with you. And I will keep praying for all of you. hugs! Tammy
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