A surgery in photos

Mommy sent Daddy and Gianna off with lots of kisses.
Gianna got to the hospital at 6:30 AM and got her "cinderella" nightgown on. She found the love notes Aria and I hid in her bag.

 Aria spent her time away from her sister playing with her sweet cousins. She had a blast! I needed the distraction. Thanks Ang for a great day!
 Just a few hours after surgery, Gianna headed to the playroom. She sent her love back to me with a juicy kiss!
 The DAY of surgery, Gianna gets to paint in bed. She made the kitty mask the nurse is holding up. I'm not sure about you, but I usually don't feel like painting the day I have surgery. She is resilient and amazing!
 Gianna and her BFF George (who always needs surgery the same day she does- go figure!) are on the flight and ready to come home just 24 hours post-op. Thankfully, she rode first class both ways, AND slept.
She got home to a big surprise from Aunt Ang and Uncle Dan- her favorite book and a pig to go with it! Curious George got thrown to the wayside, and now she needs her "post-op piggy"

We did have a little post-op scare with some drainage until Monday. Not usual for her, and a bit concerning. Yesterday she had none, so we PRAY that it was just the numbing medicine leaking out.

She ditched narcotics at 48 hours, and today is day 6 post-op and she has had nothing at all since last night. She has her energy back, and now comes the fun of being careful while she heals!
I'd have it no other way!!

Comments

  1. NavhelowifeSeptember 8, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I'm so pleased it all came right! Big hugs from all of us here.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    What other little girl who has just had surgery, would have such a big beautiful smile? That's
    our girl!!

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  3. MommySeptember 9, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    She is SUCH a trooper! Praise the Lord for a great procedure.

    ReplyDelete

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