One more blog post for the day...I'm in the office while the dead rat/mold issue is being dealt with. There's really no where else to go and so I am enjoying some computer time...
Hi all!
Zoey came out of traction on Friday and they released her to us on Saturday after a month in the hospital. We are delighted to have her home with us again! (pictures at bottom)
Her legs were initially very tender and raw from being in traction the past month, but are already looking much better. However, her incision is still very tender as unfortunately it opened up a bit when she came out of traction and her bladder is partly protruding thru the incision. Her doctor says that unfortunately it happens in some cases like hers and she will have to wait until she is school-age before they make any further adjustments. We obviously are a little concerned about this, especially since it was really bothering her at first, but it seems to be causing her less pain with each day and as my friend Erin reminded me, God is the Healer and we place our trust in Him in this matter.
At this point the catheter removal seems quite minor. She may have it done this Friday or if she gets bumped, then it will be the week after sometime. The surgeon is hoping it is actually stuck in the bladder so they can use a scope to remove it. Otherwise, if it is under the skin, they will make another incision to remove it. It is apparently difficult to tell from the x-rays exactly where it is located. She will probably be back in the hospital for only a day or two when it is done.
Generally, Zoey is starting to act more like her old self and is a relatively happy girl who gives us lots of smiles. It is wonderful to have her home. For those of you who are local, feel free to drop by any time to visit her (and/or us!).
Love, Steph
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We received the call from the hospital today that Zoey is scheduled for her catheter removal on Wednesday (tomorrow) at 11:15 a.m. and it is expected to take approx 1 1/4 hours. She will spend one night there and I'm hoping to be able to spend that night there with her (& Zach) depending on what ward she ends up in and how much space there is.
Please pray that the procedure doesn't get cancelled at the last minute and that God guides the surgeon's hands so the removal goes smoothly and painlessly.
Love, Stephanie
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great news - the catheter was still in bladder so they were able to scope it out without any incisions and instead of spending the night, we are already home! Thank you for all your prayers and kind thoughts. We aren't scheduled to see urologist again for another 3 months and that is a basic check to see how her kidneys are doing. Finally a chance now to relax and enjoy being home without another procedure looming any time soon :)
love,steph
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