Sunday, July 24, 2011

Long-Awaited Surgery

We have known for 4 years that scoliosis surgery for Kate was a possibility. We have known for 3 years that surgery was probable, for 2 years that it was definitely going to be necessary, and for 1 year her surgery date has been scheduled. It has been a long process leading up to June 30, 2011.

Before surgery.

She doesn't seem worried. She told us that she did shed a few tears as she climbed on the operating table. The reality of it all.


Recovery.
We couldn't get her warm enough. She was not in much pain when she woke.
(Remaining anesthesia and morphine pump!)
She did say some pretty funny things under the influence of drugs.


Looking cheerful.
The first two days were hard. Nausea; pain; medication adjustment.
Primary Children's is great--good nurses and staff. Still--pretty rough.

Finally get to go home on day 6.

Walking a few steps, nausea gone, pain meds working for the most part.

And now, 3 1/2 weeks out, she is doing great and continues to improve each day.
I am very grateful.

4 comments:

christy said...

So glad you are better Kate and have this behind you. Hope the rest of your summer is great and you're ready for an awesome year at BYU!

Mrs. Mike said...

So happy she is doing well. All the best to you, Kate!

Fran said...

Kate, We are so happy to hear that you are recovering and all is going well. You are so brave and strong and we think of you often.
Hooray for modern medicine!

Samantha said...

I was thinking about her since I found out. So glad to hear she's doing well. Keep us posted on her progress!