Surgery

On our way to St. John's Surgery Center! Madison's surgery yesterday went really well. She was ready for the surgery until it was time to leave the waiting room and go get ready. She did not like the idea of putting the hat on. They did let her decorate her "sleep mask" with stickers and she got to bring it home. Thankfully, they start her IV after she has gone to sleep! She also got to take one baby/animal to surgery with her. She choose her Ariel baby doll. I think it is wonderful how they try to make surgery easier for kids!
The surgery itself lasted less than 20 minutes. We had barely sat back down in the waiting room when they called us into the consultation room for the doctor to talk to us after the surgery. It was amazing. Dr. Highfill said they were some pretty big tonsils and he also said said she had very little bleeding if any at all.

Check these out! I can't believe she had both of them in the back of her throat. No wonder her ears and throat were always bothering her. It is amazing that she was even able to swallow! They were a 4 on a scale of 0-5. When they term your tonsils a 5, they are obstructing your airway.
Five minutes after we finished speaking with Dr. Highfill, we were in the recovery room once again holding our sweet girl. She did so great! Thank you Lord for taking care of our sweet girl and for guiding Dr. Highfill's hands along with the nurses!
The recovery time for tonsils is the long wait. Madison can only have soft foods for two weeks. Yesterday when we got home she was starving. Since she couldn't eat or drink anything before surgery, she made up for it while her numbing medicine was still working. We couldn't get her to quit eating yesterday afternoon. She also had some of her pain medicine which not only helped her pain stay away, but it also helped her stay awake. The doc gave her Tylenol with codeine. The codeine evidently does not help her sleep, but makes her hyper. We were constantly telling her she needed to calm down and rest. She didn't even act like she had surgery earlier in the day. It was amazing! Last night about 8 she did start complaining about her throat hurting. I guess the numbing medicine and the pain medicine had all worn off. So, we have been sticking to plain ol' Tylenol so she'll be able to rest better. Today her throat has hurt her a little more and it is harder for her to eat. She is enjoying lots of popsicles and ice cream. What more could a five year old want?!?! Movies, popsicles and ice cream!
Emma was so sweet when Madison got home yesterday. When I carried Madison in the door she enthusiastically exclaimed, "Hi, sister!" and then she came and gave her a big hug and kiss to help her feel better. Every time Madison has watched a movie the past two days Emma is right there beside her with her head on Madison's shoulder watching the movie too. They are so cute! I am so thankful for my sweet girls who not only are great sisters, but also great friends!