Yesterday was special for Baby Zog. After suffering through 13 ear infections, countless rounds of antibiotics, bottles of Motrin and daily ear drops we finally decided to proceed with surgery and put tubes in his ears. The surgery was yesterday morning. We were all a little nervous (and Baby Zog was hungry - rare occasion I know - no food or drink for over 12 hours going into surgery.) The procedure was quick and everything went according to the doctor's plan. In all, we were only at the surgery center for about 2.5 hours.
As he always manages to do, my sweet boy put his own "stamp" on the routine surgery. You see, Daddy Zog went back with Baby Zog to hold him until the anesthesia knocked him out. When Daddy Zog returned we realized Grover wasn't with him. I laughed and said, "I think Grover is in surgery right now!" A few minutes later, our wonderful Doctor confirmed that, yes, Grover had done great during surgery and was now in recovery with Baby Zog. We went to collect both of them.
About an hour after we arrived home Baby Zog seemed back to his normal self. After a very lengthy nap, he actually seemed better than normal. That is continuing today. We can already see a positive change in his behavior. We just know he feels good now. He is so happy and content and lively. That is how is should be. Also, I never thought it was possible for him to talk more or better than he did, but Daddy Zog and I have noticed an increase in his conversation already too. I had no idea his ears were affecting his behavior or hearing that much. I am sorry he suffered for two years, and beyond relieved to have found a solution.
The photo above was taken outside yesterday afternoon. As you can see, surgery didn't keep him down at all!
1 comment:
praise God! so thankful all went well for everyone, including grover!
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