Thank you for all your prayers!!! Surgery went well. It was actually about an hour shorter than expected and NO breathing problems. The ENT/anestiologist did a scope before surgery started and looked at Hudson's airway for any obstructions as the anest thought he felt something. Although his vocal cord area was small they rest of his airway looked good so they used a smaller breathing tube to cut down on swelling. We were actually in the recovery when he woke up and he sat right up and started screaming in pain. They quickly got something in him to calm him down but it was obvious his breathing was fine and oxygen states were 100%!!!! Dr G warned us he would look very different and he would be in a significant amount of pain as he was "very aggressive". He has more stiches than they counted, in his palate, nose, lip and under his lip.
In recovery
Our first night went pretty well, he was up like clockwork for pain meds but we were headed for home by 9:30 am! Last night he slept ALL night, pain meds at 8:30 and then he slept until 6:30 this morning. He is still in pain but the swelling is starting to go down which has got to feel better. His face was so tight yesterday it looked as if he might bust open!
The stay was made a bit better as our friends were next door to us throught our 24 hour stay. I became friends with Melinda through our agency AWAA. We had a secret pal exchange during our wait time and Melinda ended up with me. I didn't know who she was but she was SO faithful to send Hudson gifts every month before we traveled and after he came home and I know her family was so faithful to pray for us every step of the way. When it was revealed who she was she told me she and Darrell had attended a seminar AWAA held at our church when they were doing paperwork and we were waiting for a referral. We had switched to SN by that time and spoke about our experience and decision. They already had a heart for SN and traveled shortly after we did to bring home their daughter. We have celebrated two Chinese New Years with them and forged a great friendship. Our 14 year olds share the SAME birthday and are friends. I happened to check Melinda's blog a few day before surgery and saw her son (who came home 10 months ago) was scheduled for surgery the same day as Hudson. I knew she used a surgeon at the same hospital as us so immediately texted her. Both boys were set for surgery at 7:30 am so we both arrived at 6 am, went up to "holding" together and were together while the boys were in surgery. Once upstairs our rooms were right next to each other so we spent time together why boys slept, listening at our doors. Hudson was so concerned about Ben leading up to surgery and couldn't wait to play in the hospital. Obviously, not realizing this "play date" was not going to be real fun. They did get a bit of time together before we both checked out Friday morning. This is one of the reasons we love the adoption family. You are so immediately bonded together and those friendships seem to sustain through time and distance!!! We LOVE this family and their love for the Lord and the orphans!!! They are amazing and we are SO grateful they are in our lives!!!! Please pray for Ben, this is his 2nd palate repair.
....before sugery....
....the day after.....
His swelling is already going down but it is still hard to "see" what his new look is. I know it will be several weeks for all the swelling to decrease. We are on a liquid diet for two weeks...UGH!! He is asking for tuna soup.... I made that yesterday....YUCK!!! but he loved it!!! Thanks again for the posts, emails and texts!! As hard as this is we know it is for his good and are so grateful for your prayers....
evening of day two
(prior to surgery his bottom lip was well in front of his lower lip)
8 comments:
God is Good, only He could orchestrate our precious boys to have surgery at the same time! Darrel and I enjoyed spending time with you and Mark during the wait and it made the hospital stay much better! I'm so thankful we were matched together for the secret sis exchange three years ago. Because of being your secret sis, Hudson has always had a special place in my heart! So glad he's doing well, we will continue praying for his recovery and as each day passes that he will feel better about the way he looks. My heart is breaking for him, but God will see him through! We love you guys!!
Poor Hudson. I remember Coop seeing his face and he was very sad. Soon the swelling will start to go down and you will see his handsome new look. I will say, a year later swelling still seems to be going down with our boys. We were told it can continue to go down for 18 months post op. Hugs & prayers for you all.
Sweet Huddie! We love his "old" look and will love his "new" look! We just love Huddie! :-) So glad you are home! Praying for the swelling to go down and for no more pain!
Praying for your sweet, tender boy as he continues to heal!
Oh Sharon... I love that God had a friend for both you and Hudson there on the very same day. Perfect timing as always!!! Bless your sweet boy.. He is so tender and sweet. And, I am sorry he has to suffer any pain at all. I am lifting you up for healing, comfort and the words to let him know that it doesn't matter what he looks like on the outside today or tomorrow.. He is perfect and beautifully handsome.. Just like God made him on the inside and the outside!!
Happy Easter!
Diana
Prayers for continued healing for Hudson. Bless his heart for his tenderness. And please tell him I said his face is beautiful even when swollen!
Many hugs to you and Hudson as he continues with his recovery.
Leslie
Hudson and you are in our prayers and thoughts. We pray soon he sees his beautiful face that God has given him. Poor little guy but hoping time heals all:)
My prayers are for a fast and healthy recovery for your little guy inside and out. Just a thought, you might want to show him photos of other people that have been through surgery and how their faces looked right after surgery and when they had healed. He may not be able to picture what he will look like after the swelling and healing have finished, but he can see the results of others who have been through the same thing and he is not alone in what he is feeling. Thank him for sharing his story. Our little girl is scheduled for eye surgery and will not be able to open her eyes for three days. Your son's story and pictures are the only way we can explain surgery to her and show her how brave he is. He is her hero and helper to face her own surgery this summer. Blessings-Joy
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