Oliver's tracheostomy surgery went really well! The doctors were prepared for complications but he did great and is now resting back in our room. Even though he's still sedated and sleeping, he looks so much more comfortable already.
We were so pleased when the doctors told us this morning that they would be able to use the same sedation/pain meds that he's been on for the last few weeks (but at a higher dose) for the anaesthesia, and just locally numb the site for the incision. We're thankful they didn't have to introduce additional drugs.
The surgery and his immediate recovery have gone so much better this time compared to his g-tube placement. He'll get to rest a few days now before they resume weaning the ventilator. Just because he has a trach now doesn't mean he gets to just "ride the vent" and let it do all the work - our plan is to still keep working with him to help breathe independently again.
Thank you for all your prayers!
Sonya,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you guys and will continue to pray. I commented on Joel's facebook, but just wanted to encourage you that even as a nurse, I was intimidated by trach's, but I had one colleague who had a son with a trach and she really empowered me to not be scared of it, but just learn everything there is to know about it, how to care for it, etc, and then she said it's actually not hard to care for at all. That helped me a lot as I learned how to care for patients with trach's so I hope it can offer some encouragement-- with your attention to detail I am sure you will do a great job...although I am praying for Oliver to not need it for long!
Praying for you as you continue to boldly walk through this!! Must be so hard to see your child going thru this, but your honesty and hopefulness are an encouraging reminder to "trust the Lord with all your heart..."
-Michelle (Kuhn) Parker
Yay for an uncomplicated surgery! His cheeks look so much more accessible for kisses from you now. :) Such a sweet little guy... Continuing to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a beautiful (handsome, too, yes) baby! We're so thankful that God guided a successful surgery. And I've got to say, Oliver looks irresistibly smushable in that picture. It's good to see his sweet little mouth again.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all daily.