Alexander's surgery went well. It was a bit frustrating because it seems it is impossible for the medical community to tell you something and then follow through with what they said. When the anesthesiologist came by, he explained that Alexander would be given a mild sedative to make him groggy, then they would wheel him back to the operating room and then they would give him gas that would make him sleep. He never got the sedative and was terrified when they came to take him to the operating room. Due to the long wait he had already gotten scared because he did not understand what was going on. I truly believe he thought we were abandoning him. Those of you that have adopted know the routine of when you pick your child up from the orphanage - you strip all the clothes off them and then you put your clothes on them. Well, at the hospital, we had to strip him down and put the hospital gown on him. When they called us back to the recovery room after the surgery, we waited for him to open his eyes. When he saw we were there, he laid his head back down and rested a little more.
He returns for a post-op check up next week and then about two weeks later, we start therapy with the implant. Thanks for your prayers!
- Tony B.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Surgery
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So sorry you had this experience. When it comes to medical procedures for my adopted children I dictate the process and remind them of the plan...Don't ever feel bad for badgering the staff. As a nurse I can tell you they actually like having families advocate for their loved one...if you do it with respect of course :). God bless your recovery period and New Year!
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