Surgery is done - all is well

(Yay - another surgery!!)

Carter is such a little trooper. We got up bright and early and started out the day with a bang! After getting his cute PJ's on we headed over to meet with the anesthesiologist and the surgeons. Consulting with them on all the procedures was fun and then we were off......

(He is so grown up sitting in a big chair)

One concern I had was that the anesthesiologist had mentioned back in February that he had to use an extremely small tube to intubate Carter. I mentioned this to the new anesthesiologist today and he was fabulous - he went back and looked at Carter's records and found out that the tube they had used in August and December of last year would not fit down his throat in February. He was concerned and went and talked to Dr. Muntz (the Ear, Nose Throat doctor). They decided that while they were in doing the procedure that they wanted to do a bronchoscopy and a laryngoscopy to see if they could find out why there was a change in his airway like that. A few more initials to consent to the added procedures and Carter was taken away into the operating room.

(Don't you just want to give him a squeeze?)

One hour and fifteen minutes later - Carter was all done. What we found out was interesting. Carter's tonsils were much larger than he had thought because they were long and deep. His adenoids were 80% obstructive in his airway. Hopefully those two things will help a ton on his breathing issues. They inserted the tubes into his ears - his right one went well - the left ear canal is so small they had to use a micro tube. This tube may only last Carter 6-9 months before it will need to be replaced. They also cleaned out all the gunk out of his ears and there should be a drastic improvement in his hearing.

Dr. Muntz also found a cyst in his airway which is why the tube that fit in December would not fit in February. He was able to cut it off and drain it and we hope it won't grow back - but there is always that possibility.

The skin tag removal was a piece of cake and there weren't any fistulas - so that was even better news.

Right now he is sleeping peacefully (with some help from meds). He has been awake and immediately wanted to sit up in bed - none of this laying down on the job business.

(Sleeping so peacefully)

Thanks so much for your prayers and support and we will continue to update as things progress. The nurses have already fallen in love with this cute little man - and an added bonus is that he is so easy to take care of!

(Just me and my cute little man!)