So today was just a crazy day. Tyler was not getting an output out of either catheter. His tummy was getting bigger and I was getting really worried. So I called up to his doctor and told them what was going on. I was worried enough that I called the resident on call. I felt bad cause he was in surgery and I had interrupted that. He told me to bring Tyler in so he can be seen. Well it turned out that there was just some blockage there that was enough that I couldn't push it through. The doc got it all done and unblocked. So that worked out.
Then when we got home I walked in holding Tyler's bag and he was walking behind me. My dog got a little excited and jumped just right. She caught his catheter with her paw and took off. Yes, you guessed it she pulled it right out. I am so thankful that it only had one stitch holding it. Tyler screamed a little and the dog ran even more. So again I called the doctor and they said just to put another one in and tape it. So I have done that twice now cause the first one fell out.
This is when she was a baby. She used to be small lol. Nuckema is the culprit on this one.
I am really hoping that tomorrow goes better lol. Have a blessed day!!
Tyler is a 9 year old boy that has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. It is a miracle and a blessing to have him in our life.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
We are home
Yes Yes Yes we are home. Tyler was doing so good he was able to come home on Saturday. It was only the third day after surgery, but he was ready to leave then. His dad keeps calling him superman cause that is what he was like. He slept all Wed after surgery and all of that night. When he woke up on Thursday morning he was ready to get up and walk. He wanted out of bed and out of that room. He only took his 3 doses of Toradol and that was it. He has not had any pain meds since. He is such an amazing little man. He is still doing great.
Before After
That Night
Have a Blessed day!
Before AfterThat Night
Have a Blessed day!
Friday, February 4, 2011
The last couple days
So the last couple of days have all ran together. Day 2 of bowel prep went good. Tyler was pretty hungry, but did well. Day 3 we checked into Primarys and started the full clean out. That was fun if you know what I mean lol. They had to put in a ng tube and give him a lot of golightly. He broke loose after about 5 or 6 hours of the yucky stuff. The next day was surgery and that went very well.
The surgery took close to 5 hours which really seemed like an eternity to me. They did get done earlier than planned. Which was good lol. He pulled through like a champ. He slept the rest of the day and night.
The day after surgery he got up and took 4 walks. His doctor was very pleased with his progress so he took out the ng tube.
Today is 2 days after and he is allowed to have sips with ice chips. If everything is tolerated nicely then tonight he can have a full liquid diet. There is one small problem right now. He has 2 tubes coming out of his tummy and one of them is not draining at all. We are waiting for the doc to come in and give his opinion. If everything goes well he can eat real food tomorrow.
Tyler is such a CHAMP. He is more and more everyday my hero. He is such a strong and courageous little man. I love him with all of my heart.
Have a blessed day!
I will add pictures later.
The surgery took close to 5 hours which really seemed like an eternity to me. They did get done earlier than planned. Which was good lol. He pulled through like a champ. He slept the rest of the day and night.
The day after surgery he got up and took 4 walks. His doctor was very pleased with his progress so he took out the ng tube.
Today is 2 days after and he is allowed to have sips with ice chips. If everything is tolerated nicely then tonight he can have a full liquid diet. There is one small problem right now. He has 2 tubes coming out of his tummy and one of them is not draining at all. We are waiting for the doc to come in and give his opinion. If everything goes well he can eat real food tomorrow.
Tyler is such a CHAMP. He is more and more everyday my hero. He is such a strong and courageous little man. I love him with all of my heart.
Have a blessed day!
I will add pictures later.
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