Adriana had laparoscopic surgery today to repair a hernia and she handled it like a champ! I discovered something wasn't right a few months ago and after talking with her doctor and the surgeon we decided to schedule the surgery after school let out for the year.
She was incredible brave. I was able to go back with her to the OR (in scrubs of course) and wait with her until she went under anesthesia. She got up on the operating table like a big girl and let the nurse put the mask on her. I, of course, cried a little because I was nervous, but also I was so proud of how she was handling all of it. I have never been under anesthesia before (neither has David) so not being able to relate was difficult for me. After she counted backward from 10 and inhaled enough root beer flavored gas to fall asleep, I left the OR and waited with the rest of the crew. Her surgery was about an hour and a half and went very well. The pediatric surgeon did the standard repair on one side. We didn't know how extensive it would be until she could look with the camera during surgery. We were relieved at this news. We even have keepsake pics of the procedure. I'm sure Adriana will enjoy analyzing those when she gets older.
She is home resting and big sister Gabby is sleeping with her tonight "to keep an eye on her." It's rather cute! Once we got home later this afternoon, Adriana started to feel better. She complains of a little tenderness at three small incision points (she was glued her back together). Adriana received several get well deliveries of candy, fruit, flowers, stuffed animals and balloons. Thank you to everyone who made her feel special today!
Get well soon, Adriana! We love you!
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