May 6th ~ Makayla's Surgery

May 6, 2009 Makayla had surgery at Fulton County Healthy Center. Dr. Weir (ENT) removed her adenoids and tonsils and put a set of T-tubes in each ear. Last year this time Makayla had tubes put in and they did not last even a year and she was having problems. This spring the ENT suggested doing this surgery to eliminate all the nasty colds she has in the winter months. Makayla has allergies and asthma which means she has been on medicine all the time. Our goal with this surgery is to only use medication if needed (hope never).
Brian and I warned Makayla 2 weeks before the surgery she would have another set of tubes in her ears and they were going to do something in her throat that would cause her to have sore throat for a few days. Makayla was saying "No, I am not going". This was not easy. I of course was a very emotional wreck for 2 weeks straight and was not much help. Brian was a great supporter for both Makayla and myself. He was very strong in making sure she was comfortable with what was going to be happening.
Makayla had to be at the hospital that morning at 8:30 with no eating or drink after midnight - hours before. Her surgery was 9:30 that morning. Makayla did a wonderful job with the nurses and the Dr. She was very cooperative and listened to what they had to say. The nurses were wonderful to all of us - especially to Makayla!
Once they wheeled her back the actual surgery took 35 minutes and the Dr. was out telling us she did a great job!

Pre-Surgery Pictures

Makayla waiting to go into surgery - what a brave little girl!
Family picture before surgery

Makayla is ready

The nurses were wonderful - Makayla getting her blood pressure taken.

Makayla with her Daddy - glad he was strong b/c Mom was a cry baby the whole time.

After surgery Brian and I were able to be with her in recovery. Wow, what a strong girl. It was tough trying to get her to wake up after - I guess that is normal for children. They gave her a dose of strong medicine for pain - this knocked her out and helped her relax. When waking up Makayla had to have a Popsicle and some ice chips before she could leave.

Once we were home she was ready for a nap - Brian and I were ready for a nap ourselves.

Now, Makayla has a very sore throat and ears are tender. She is very uncomfortable at night but is playing a little more each day. Hope she recovers quickly. Makayla will need to see the ENT for a check up in 2 weeks.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!