Hallie's tube surgery has been postponed for a couple of weeks. She went to the pediatrician yesterday because she sounded very congested. He gave her a "breathing treatment," which (from what I understand) consisted of Jason and Martha holding her down and putting a mask on her face for 10 minutes--talk about no fun. Basically, it was the same medicine given to asthma patients; hopefully it wasn't indicative of things to come. And they gave her a super-shot of antibiotics too. Woohoo.
Anyway, all that to say, the nurse anesthetist at Children's South said that they did not think it was in her best interest to put her to sleep when she has these breathing/congestion problems, so the surgery has been postponed. I am very relieved because I was nervous about putting her under anesthesia when she's congested. On the other hand, we're frustrated, because she remains in a lot of a pain from her ears. The doctor yesterday said her ear infection is much worse, and she proved it last night by crying and tugging at her ear. So, the fun continues...
Anyway, all that to say, the nurse anesthetist at Children's South said that they did not think it was in her best interest to put her to sleep when she has these breathing/congestion problems, so the surgery has been postponed. I am very relieved because I was nervous about putting her under anesthesia when she's congested. On the other hand, we're frustrated, because she remains in a lot of a pain from her ears. The doctor yesterday said her ear infection is much worse, and she proved it last night by crying and tugging at her ear. So, the fun continues...
2 comments:
Poor little gal...
hope she gets better very soon! let us know what date the surgery will be!
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