Georgea's first of two surgeries to remove her extra fingers and toes went as smoothly as we could have hoped. This was a long time coming, and actually got pushed to the back burner for more than a year while we focused on some developmental delays and other medical issues that demanded our immediate attention. We had two amazing surgeons at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Los Angeles that worked simultaneously on Georgea's hands and feet. Georgea's foot surgeon operated on both feet, removing the extra post axial toe from each, while her hand surgeon removed the extra post axial finger from her right hand.
Georgea handled the anesthesia very well as she had previously for an MRI, and both surgeries to have tubes placed in her ears. For this we were so very thankful. She did have pain though & so she had a mostly good, but understandably "fussy" day the day of surgery.
Checking out all of the bells and whistles attached to the one hand that did not undergo surgery.
We were incredibly blessed that the Doctors were able to use soft casts on all three affected extremeties. This meant we didn't have to make a trip back for cast removal.
And then there were TEN.
Georgea's first cast signing, by her friend Sascha.
Sascha and her Mom Christine drove up from the OC where they had just relocated from AZ a few weeks prior.
With Christine and Sascha. Having friends visit was a breath of fresh air and welcome distraction. So much stress and anxiety involved in this process.
Georgea's first of two surgeries to remove her extra fingers and toes went as smoothly as we could have hoped. This was a long time coming, and actually got pushed to the back burner for more than a year while we focused on some developmental delays and other medical issues that demanded our immediate attention. We had two amazing surgeons at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Los Angeles that worked simultaneously on Georgea's hands and feet. Georgea's foot surgeon operated on both feet, removing the extra post axial toe from each, while her hand surgeon removed the extra post axial finger from her right hand.
Georgea handled the anesthesia very well as she had previously for an MRI, and both surgeries to have tubes placed in her ears. For this we were so very thankful. She did have pain though & so she had a mostly good, but understandably "fussy" day the day of surgery.
Checking out all of the bells and whistles attached to the one hand that did not undergo surgery.
We were incredibly blessed that the Doctors were able to use soft casts on all three affected extremeties. This meant we didn't have to make a trip back for cast removal.
And then there were TEN.
Georgea's first cast signing, by her friend Sascha.
Sascha and her Mom Christine drove up from the OC where they had just relocated from AZ a few weeks prior.
With Christine and Sascha. Having friends visit was a breath of fresh air and welcome distraction. So much stress and anxiety involved in this process.
Trying to keep Georgea distracted from her bandages and her pain. We decided to go for a walk in one of the wagons that Shriner's has on hand. My baby wanted me to hold her non-stop, but sitting in the wagon was easier on my back and seemed to satisfy Georgea's need to be close.
She spiked a fever twice which apparently can be a result of the challenges that come post-anesthesia. We pushed fluids and managed to nudge that fever away both times without any medication.
RESILIENT. This is the morning after her surgery, aka: discharge day! Georgea slept well (with her Mama by her side) and was happy, eating, and ready to go home.
Heading out, thankful and prepared to come back in a month for round 2, on Georgea's left hand.
1 comment:
A big moment in all of your lives. What a brave strong girl you have!
Sue :)
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