Tonsil surgery

The day had finally arrived  for Richie's tonsil and adenoid surgery.  We had been thinking and talking about his sleep apnea for so long so I was glad for it to finally come...... and go.  We woke up early and were situated in our room with smiles still on everyone's face.  The tiger scrubs and TV were an immediate hit.  You can see the before and after pictures below.  I was luckily able to bring Rich all the way to the operating room so he wouldn't think I ever left his side.  Once he got his watermelon flavored gas I left and cried my eyes out!  The surgery was quick, but recovery from the anesthesia was pretty awful.  A bit more morphine, he took another nap and was back to his old self.  PHEW!!  After that we slowly had him drinking and eating ice pops.  He did great because he was eating soup (with the noodles) that night.  It was a long day/night in the hospital trying to keep a 4 year old still because he still had a finger monitor and an IV.  A visit from Angela and Babci (and all of the loot she brought) helped.  It looked like Christmas morning when we got home the next morning!

Thank you everyone for all of the cards, wishes and gifts.  We could not have done it without you.  It is a strange, but nice change to "listen" to my quiet little sleeper!  I am sure the doctor is going to be pleased.  The nurse told Richie that he won the award for the kid who had the biggest tonsils that day.  So glad we did it....and that it is over!






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