Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Bennett's Surgery...

Was a success! I updated on facebook but thought I'd let you all know on here. It was an early morning- we arrived at 6:00 am and Bennett was having fun checking things out in the hospital room....
(iPone pics-checking his reflection in the window)

Bennett wooed all the nurses as well as some patients waiting to go back for their surgeries-lol and I got the feeling he was in good hands. I handed him off at 8:00 am and at 8:50 the surgeon came out to tell me all went as planned and that I could see him in a few minutes. They called me back shortly after that and the nurse anesthetist who gladly took him from my arms before the surgery was cuddling him in the rocking chair. She said he made her day and couldn't get over how sweet he was;).

From there it was just a long day in the hospital room waiting to be discharged.


Bennett was a little groggy at first, wondering what all the wires were for but he did great, it was his mommy that wanted out of there! But I'm very thankful for the nurses and doctors that took great care of him and even though it took longer to be released, I'm glad I made the decision to switch the surgery to the hospital.

Bennett is back to normal today, playing, eating, etc. Sooo glad it is over and hope and pray we don't have to have any more surgeries!!

Thank you so much for keeping him in your prayers!!!

PS-for those of you that have little ones that are "hard stick patients" when it comes to getting blood- I mentioned this to the nurses and doctors and they said that Bennett would be asleep so it wouldn't be a traumatic event. They ended up putting the iv in his foot (side, near ankle) and said this is usually where they put the iv in kids?? They said they had no problems getting it in or finding his vein and I asked if this was an option when getting blood and they said definitely. I guess the vein is more prominent in this area and may be easier to find. The last few times have been a nightmare for us so I'm definitely going to suggest this at the first sign of problems when we go. The anesthesiologist said that there was actually a study done on patients with DS and their veins being harder to get to (smaller in size) so that it was a common issue they saw.

15 comments:

  1. Bennett is so cute in his little hospital gown! Glad that everything went well!!
    Thanks for the tip on getting blood drawn. We go back in May and will probably need it!

    Karen H.

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  2. so happy that all went well...bennett is such a cutie, i just want to squeeze him ;)

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  3. So glad to hear that Bennett is doing well...Thanks for sharing pictures.

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  4. Glad all went well for Bennett! Love the pictures of that sweet face...

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  5. So glad it went well!! He is a real little cherub.

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  6. The other issue our kids tend to have is "rolling veins" which makes it even harder to get a line into them. The last time Micah was in the ER for IV fluids, an awesome nurse got a line in his foot no problem. I usually have them call in anesthesia to get blood from him!

    Bennett looks like he came through with flying colors. I'm sure he charmed EVERYONE!

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  7. So glad that everything went well!

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  8. Bennett looks Fab!! great news that all is well! smiles

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  9. So glad it's behind you and all went well!

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  10. So glad everything went well! He's so darling, melts my heart every time!

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  11. So happy to hear that everything went well!! Thanks for the tip on the blood draws.....wish I would have known this a day earlier!! Landon had to have blood drawn for his thyroid test.....and once again, they stuck him 3 times!! I am constantly telling them that his veins are timy and that NO-ONE has ever gotten what they need on the 1st try!! You bet that I will be sharing this info with them the next time!!

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  12. Glad to hear all is well. He looks so cute even in the hospital gown. Wysdom is really hard to get a vein. Always in the foot for a surgery and in the head for a quick blood draw. I know it sounds gross but it takes a second. I know the nurse to request and she does it so quick. Love the music by the way.

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  13. glad bennett's surgery went well - i can't believe what a big boy he is getting to be. by the way - love the "redecorating" you have done in your family room!!!

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