We registered him with the hospital and had his vitals and other last-minute things checked. He was set to go. On the way home, he let me know his tummy hurt because he was so nervous while I was talking to the doctors and nurses.
With his hospitalization from last year still a little too fresh in his memory, just walking in the hospital doors is stressful. He was scheduled to be the second surgery of the morning with his doctor.
We checked in at 6:15 am. After she finished her first surgery, she let us know that an emergency came up and they had to use her room. We were on hold.
They finally took him back at about 10:30. That's a long time to wait for a little guy who couldn't eat or drink and had to deal with a little anxiety.
Luckily, we had a wonderful anesthesiologist who did a great job distracting him to get him in the OR.
He let him know he was going to have to blow a huge balloon up and Coleman better get ready.
Last night, Coleman said, "I never got the silly gas." He remembered blowing in the balloon, but had no idea how he got to sleep. Perfect.
While taking it out, he got sick {throwing up} which set us back about another hour but we made it home. The boys were happy to see their brother.
Justin and Ty did a great job holding things down while we were gone ALL day. Caden even got to go along with Justin to basketball practice {which he loved}.
I think we're all so glad it's over. Now, for the popcycles, ice cream, jell-o, pudding and some down time. Coleman asked Dr. Henry before surgery if he could keep his tonsils. She let him know they weren't allowed to do that. But, they did take our camera in to the OR and took pictures for him. Yuck.
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