Piper's surgery is at 9:30am tomorrow (Thurs)
Posted 05-20-2009 at 08:28 PM by littlecalista
I was informed today that I will not be allowed to go back with her when they take her to the OR. 
I'm really worried about this. It was soooo soooo hard to let them walk off with Willow before her surgery, but at least she was a baby and didn't really know the difference. Plus, sadly, she was used to the hospital environment.
Piper is terrified of all things doctor related. TERRIFIED! Even checking in at the front desk sends her into a fit. I'm going to do my best to stay calm for her, but just the thought of handing her off (or peeling her off me) and listening to her scream and yell for mommy might just send me over the edge.
Then there is the fear of the unknown for the surgery. They "diagnosed" the hernia just based on a quick exam (where they didn't actually see the bump, but felt around on her belly while she was laying down) and the video of the bump I brought. It looks like a hernia outwardly, but what if it's something else?? I'm not second guessing the need for surgery, because there is something there. I'm just nervous about what they will find once they're in.
I'm just praying that Piper will be as calm as possible tomorrow and that the surgery will be a simple hernia repair with NO surprises.
I'm really worried about this. It was soooo soooo hard to let them walk off with Willow before her surgery, but at least she was a baby and didn't really know the difference. Plus, sadly, she was used to the hospital environment. Piper is terrified of all things doctor related. TERRIFIED! Even checking in at the front desk sends her into a fit. I'm going to do my best to stay calm for her, but just the thought of handing her off (or peeling her off me) and listening to her scream and yell for mommy might just send me over the edge.
Then there is the fear of the unknown for the surgery. They "diagnosed" the hernia just based on a quick exam (where they didn't actually see the bump, but felt around on her belly while she was laying down) and the video of the bump I brought. It looks like a hernia outwardly, but what if it's something else?? I'm not second guessing the need for surgery, because there is something there. I'm just nervous about what they will find once they're in.
I'm just praying that Piper will be as calm as possible tomorrow and that the surgery will be a simple hernia repair with NO surprises.
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Prayers for Piper for tomorrow.
At our hospital, we aren't allowed to go back either. BUT, they give every child "giggle juice" that makes her a little loopy ~ think drunk! ~ before they take her back. Maddy is usually laughing like a loon as they carry her away, but most children are already asleep by then. I think it's Versed that they use for this purpose, and it seriously cuts down on the trauma of the check-in procedure.
{{{hugs}}} Mama ~ update us as soon as you can. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
KimPosted 05-20-2009 at 08:44 PM by kimmie
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Nathan had surgery when he was a year old and they too gave him a little potion to ease seperation anxiety, he was find. Take care and I'm sure she'll be fine.
Posted 05-21-2009 at 02:35 AM by TriciaJ
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Huge Hopefully they give her the stuff that Kimmie and Tricia are talking about and she'll be oblivious when they take her back.
Many prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery, and a smooth handoff.Posted 05-21-2009 at 03:52 AM by TamiK
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for your precious little one.
sorry she has to go through this. Posted 05-21-2009 at 04:03 AM by BC-KAMILI
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When Jacob had surgery when he was 12 months, they gave him the "giggle juice" while I was still holding him in the pre-op room. He was pretty loopy when they took him from me to take him back to the OR.
Hopefully Pipe will get the same stuff.
Prayers will be said for her surgery.Posted 05-21-2009 at 07:15 AM by StaceyTX
