Surgery #2 Finished!

Caleb's surgery to deal with some urological problems took place yesterday. We had to check in to the Surgery Center at 8:45 for a 10 AM surgery. Once again, he was a real trooper! He woke up and realized the pain down there, but was easily comforted through snuggling and rocking. He received great care at the Sioux Falls Surgical Center and a good friend of ours was our nurse once we got into recovery, so that was really great for all of us! Of course, Brett knows many of the people there from working there, so he is quite comfortable anyway. Once Caleb was able to pee, we were free to have the IV removed and check out. We left the hospital at about 2:30 in the afternoon. Caleb went home, Brett gave him some ibuprofen, and he went sown until about 6:30. He woke up, the anesthetic was worn off and he was himself again already. He seems to feel the pain more than with the palate surgery, but seems to be doing well, as long as the sore area isn't touched or bumped.
He woke up this morning and was ready to go! He still has tenderness, but has no restrictions other than no swimming for 2 weeks! Just time for the warm weather to come!
His next palate surgery will be scheduled in September or October. We will keep everyone updated.

Recovering Well

We had our follow-up appointment with Dr Hussain on Monday and all looks good! We were given the go ahead to start soft foods! What an excited little boy we had when he saw macaroni and cheese and a hot dog in front of him at the table! He still is to wear the arm braces through Friday and then just at night in order to keep his finger out of his mouth. We will do the second surgery in September or October. It will be the same diet then as well, so that will again be the toughest part.
Caleb is scheduled to have his other surgery on Monday, June 22 for an undescended testicle. We will be doing that at the Surgerical Center and it will be same day. The doctor says he will be running around the next day. It is supposed to be easier than the palate surgery, so since he was running the next day with that, I am confident that he will do the same!
Thank you for your continued support!