We got to the hospital at 6, she was under anesthesia by 7:30, and the procedures (I lost count - there were seven or eight procedures that happened today!) began at 9am. The surgeon was wrapped up and cleaned up enough to come out and talk it over with us by a little after 4pm, and we were allowed to go back to be with her in the recovery room around 6pm. That's a long day!
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| Eben was my buddy in the waiting room all day. He was a very patient companion, and we both enjoyed the day of snuggling with no interruptions. Dad went home to take care of everything else. |
It's going to take months of rehab, and will likely trigger many mental challenges beyond the physical ones, but there is also so much hope wrapped up in today's experience. Right now she's just struggling through the nausea and vomiting that accompany that many hours under general anesthesia, but other than that, she is resting comfortably in her own hospital room.
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| Grandma F found a marvelous treasure at Goodwill on her way up to help us out. I don't know that Bobbi's been aware enough to notice him yet, but for those of you who know Bobbi, you know how appropriate this gift is!! 😁 |
I'm glad to hear that everything went well. I see the princess vs. superhero sticker on the name tag and guess that was the problem! I'll be praying that healing and rehab go well.
ReplyDeletePrayers for healing and health (both Physical and Mental)!
ReplyDeleteA dear friend of ours (who is a little younger than Bobbi) had this type of surgery done (at Gillette!) earlier this summer and is doing fabulous - she did stairs (YES, REALLY) with a LOT of help for the first time this last week. Prayers that Bobbi will do just as well in the not so distant future.
Lea