Yesterday Shaun and I , Mum , Dad and patient Jb went to PMH at 645am , JB had to fast and then went into theatre at 930. Shaun was brave and took her into theatre to be placed under the gas mask.
The surgery was EPIC and she wasn't out till 4.30. The team were all very happy in how she went. She had a blood transfusion and they were able to do "remodelling" of her skull as they intended.
Its a very trying time for us as it's hard to see what they have done as a positive thing until her swelling comes done. Also ALL of us were very shocked when she returned to see how much her forehead had been advanced. I'm sure this will all even out in time, as mine did after being operated on , but its shocking regardless.
Jb looks like at this stage (Thursday as I write this) that she will have to stay in ICU again tonight as the pain isn't controlled all the time and she does get quite unsettled. We all think she's a bloody legend as I think most adults would be complaining a lot more if they had their skull operated on as hers was.
I'm longing to feed her properly instead of through a tube and see her open her eyes and give me one of her famous cheeky Jb grins.
Thanks to everyone's support,
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ReplyDeleteDon't know why my comments are coming and going, but anyway Nhat Ivy and I are thinking of you and brave JB x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sue! The staff here (as you'd know ) are fantastic so that definitely is a positive. Hope you guys are all well.
DeleteHey Ez. Each day will get better and easier and I am sure it won't be long before the swelling goes down and you get a big JB smile. Glad you liked Chloe's drawings. Big hugs x
ReplyDeleteTrue true Mandarino...sometimes my patience is limited...thought lack of patience was a bloke thing....hmmm...maybe a generalisation...drawings and lady bug light are huge hits, everyone is commenting on Chloe's excellent drawing skills xx
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