Friday, August 22, 2014

Surgery Went Well

 Zoe sleeping after surgery.  They were able to do both the g-tube insertion and the eye surgery at the same time.  Zoe had a lot of pain after surgery but did really well.  She also had a lot of gagging which is why they have the drainage tube in her nose.  That way she does not throw up.  They were not able to get the bigger size tube either in her nose or her stomach because Zoe is so petite.  So far the drainage tube is working well so that does not seem to be an issue.  With the g-tube, they will have to replace the current tube with a larger size before we can move on to the mickey button.  Which means another procedure in the surgery room but we will cross that bridge when we get to it.

 Despite being in pain, Zoe insisted on sitting with Lyn (no surprise there!).  I love the little smile she is giving Lyn.  Got to love that morphine!

The nurse could not believe Zoe insisted on sitting up after only 6 hours.  She sat for 20 mins and then had to lay down when her stomach was really sore.  We told the team, Zoe is a mover- she does not want to stay down!

Zoe is now able to have almost an ounce of clear fluids through her stomach tube every four hours so things are moving along.  Zoe was not impressed when she signed "milk" and we said she can not eat through her mouth for a few days!

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