Out of Surgery

Levi never ceases to amaze me. This kid is honestly one of the bravest people I know.  He knew what was coming. Yet, he trusts and moves forward knowing what is about to happen.  He was such a trooper. He did not complain once about not being able to eat or drink. His surgery was scheduled for 1:30 but they didn't take him until 3:00. Still, not one complaint.  When Dr. Kirschner came in to talk about his lip procedure we shared with him that Dr. Willet would be doing a bronchoscope in 5-7 days to see if the trachea had healed enough to come off the vent.  Dr. Kirschner did not realize this and decided to cancel the lip adhesion.  The lip adhesion is very fragile and can rip with even a smile.  He felt that the scope would cause the adhesion to rear so he felt it best to postpone this surgery.  We are thankful to have a doctor who is concerned with doing things right even though it messes up his schedule!

I was able to go back with him to Pre op and stay with him until he was out.  The anesthesiologist was not real keen on this but Mark spoke up and Levi, right on cue as they tried to take him yelled "NO, Mommy!"  so the anesthesiologist caved and let me go back! Levi watched me the whole time and right before he went out he said, "Mommy."  So, so sweet it was!

Surgery went wonderful! They finished around 5:30.  Levi's heart remained stable for the most part. Dr. Willet said his blood pressure and oxygen dropped a few time but they just stopped and waited for it to come back up before moving forward.  We finally got to see him around 6:30.  Poor little guy is hooked up to all sorts of machines.  When he wakes he looks scared. I am sure the tubes in his throat feel funny and he can't talk or make any sound. That has to be scary, too.  When he cries it is silent tears. :(. I have not been able to hold him but when he wakes he looks for me and reaches out his tiny hand for me to hold.

I have pictures but can't upload them tonight so will add them later.  Be praying Dr. Willet can evaluate his trachea on Tuesday.  He made a comment he may wait 7 days due to his schedule.  Don't really want to be on the vent 2 extra days because of someone's schedule so be praying his schedule is clear and that Levi's trachea is healed enough to be off the vent!!

Thanks for all your prayers today!!