Dallas is home and has made it through yet another surgery. I know I say this all the time, and I am bias, but this kid is amazing. He was exceptionally good yesterday and last night, he just goes with it. He's our Rockstar, yes with a capital "R."
The ENT surgeon (Rimell) did a thorough exam and noted his nose was wide open, and ear tubes were clean and in place well. So, he virtually did nothing surgically! Great news. Also, he reviewed the CT scan which was completed to help determine success rate of potential cochlear implants. The MRI is still needed to confirm cranial nerve exsistence, while the test is done, Rimell has not yet reviewed it. He expressed his concern, again, given Dallas's anomolies, but also noted that Dallas has positvely surprised him already and wouldn't count anything out. He admitted that he never thought Dallas would get by without a trachestomy and look at him now....
The urologist was able to complete the right and left orchiopexy with some difficulty, but all went good and he was able to do it all in one surgery - big blessing there. He made 3 small incisions and 2 BIG incisions, ouch! Let's just say that I nearly passed out when they first removed his diaper to discuss care. He did give us some Tylenol with codeine though, which really seems to be working for Dallas.
On a completely different note, Scott and I attended a seminar last week that was intended for parents who had a child that was both visually and hearing impaired. We learned a great deal and met some wonderful parents as well.
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| Morning of Surgery |
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| Waiting to be taken away! |
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| Hangin' with my keeper (she looks real happy!) |
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| First Stroller Ride with no car seat - I feel free! |
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| Who says you can't sleep through a bath! |
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| Naps are for SISSIES! |
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