Wyatt has had several ear and sinus infections since Eirc left for Iraq. He's been on 3 sets of antibiodics and many sets of ear drops etc. Finally, left ear drum burst and he has lost quite a bit of hearing. We drove to Kansas City (after being on a wiatlist for 6 weeks) to see an ENT. She's scheduled him for surgery on May 21st (Happy Birthday to me) to have his tonsils removed, his adenoids partially removed and a 4th set of tubes placed in his ears.
We are driving the 4hrs round trip to K.C. on May 14th for his pre-op appt with the anethesiologist since they sometimes find it difficult to intubate Wyatt because of his small airway. I really don't expect that there would be any issues with his airway at this point, but they are just being safe.
Its not just a simple outpatient tonsilectomy. We will be staying overnight. Due to the fact that they are doing all three procedures at once, Wyatt is at risk for bleeding issues afterwards and his recovery will be slower (1 week). They have instructed me to set the alarm clock in order to give him his pain meds throughout the nights. He isn't allowed to go to school for a week or go outside, or use his voice etc. I am thinking the recovery will be the hardest part as I am sure he will go crazy couped up inside. I am so happy for him to have the surgeries so that he can get better, but I am dreading the week following.
Luckily, the 21st is Friday so I will have Sat and Sun to get through the worst and then I will go to work the following week and my friend, Sandi will watch him for a few hours while I am work.
I am in the process of getting Wyatt set up with a new Endocrinologist - the person who prescribes his growth hormone shots. We will have to drive to Omaha, Nebraska! That's 3hrs each way :-( I am hoping for a Friday appt so that we can make a week end trip out of it. Apparently, there is a great zoo in Omaha - so that would be a nice treat for Wyatt.
Wish Us Luck!
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