Yesterday, Max and I drove by an animal hospital while we were out doing errands. Max pointed to the word hospital. "Yes, tomorrow you're having surgery," I said. I explained that was a kind of hospital where they took care of sick animals.
"Are baby animals born there?" Max asked, which made me smile. We talked a bit more about his upcoming surgery. "No more drool," he said, excitedly, gesturing toward his mouth.
Max has been calm—even cheerful—about his double surgery. His main concern is whether he will be able to have mac 'n cheese for lunch. The recovery is supposed to be relatively benign.
We had to get to the hospital at 5:30 a.m. to check in. Max kept saying, "It's night outside!" He was full of questions: Did he have surgery on his foot when he was little? No. Will he be able to walk afterward? Yes. Will he be able to walk during his December trip to Vegas? For sure! He told the staffer who admitted us all about it, and every nurse we've met too.
The first surgery, for his right foot, starts around 7:30, followed by the procedure for drool reduction.
Anesthesia wigs me out, even though I know it is generally safe.
Send good vibes for my boy, please. I'll update in the comments when I can.
Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Max! Hoping you get all the mac n cheese and chocolate ice cream you can eat!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all. Wishing Max luck and hoping for an easy recovery! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCheers Max, you'll do great! Keep smiling, buddy. :)
ReplyDeleteStay strong Fireman Max!
ReplyDeleteThinking of all of you! Successful surgery and speedy recovery.
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Thanks so much, all. He was fine until he had to go under anesthesia, and he got scared. But I was right there and we kept telling the team about his trip to Vegas, which calmed him. He fell asleep smiling. In surgery now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Love to your sweet boy.
DeleteThinking about you and your wonderful Max this morning. Very best of luck for a pain-free recovery and Mac and Cheese for lunch (tomorrow). Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSending all of my love and positive thoughts to Max. I'm glad he fell asleep smiling.
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ReplyDeleteThinking of Max (and you)!
ReplyDeleteSending good vibes Max!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well. Since it is almost 10 your time, hopefully things will be wrapping up soon. Holding you all in prayer.
ReplyDeleteGlad to Max had the Vegas trip to talk about. One thing I have learned over the years (and forgot or I would have told you!) is that having something to share with each person who comes in the room is a great thing. When my daughter has surgery at 12 she had these small battery operated bugs that she showed everyone. It sort of puts everyone on the same level. With Luke (14, autism, non-verbal) I always make sure a child life specialist is there.
Thinking of you & yours!
ReplyDeleteHoping everything goes well!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to sweet Fireman Max!
ReplyDeleteSending love! Update us very soon!!!!
ReplyDeleteBe strong Fireman Max....and Ellen, too. I think it is harder to be the mom in these situations than the patient. Keep us posted. Thinking of you all!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and chill and resilience to all. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood luck today Max! Prayers and good vibes being sent your way!
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Good luck and warm wishes for a speedy recovery!!! - Alyssa
ReplyDeleteMax,
ReplyDeletehope you are having all the mac and cheese you could want.
And more of everything.
That was what the surgery was for.
VIBES! FEEL THE VIBES! AND VEGAS!
Good luck, Fireman Max! Wishing you a smooth recovery, filled with mac n' cheese!
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Sending prayers to you and Max! Hoping all went smoothly.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Max! I hope everything went alright.
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