Sunday, June 21, 2009

Weston's craniosynostosis surgery


Weston had his surgery on Friday, It went well but he was not a happy baby after. His IV got out of the vein somehow filled his arm up with fluids until it was tight and heard. :( , He got a fever and had a lot of swelling. His eyes swelled shut at one point. He also had some very painful gas. (poor little tooter) form the anesthesia. His surgery is on the side of the head so he is not allowed to lie on his back or right side. only on his left. He still has one eye mostly swelled shut, but he is feeling better, and the fever finally broke.
They sent us home with his protective helmet. I did not think it would be so big! poor little guy is kind of new at holding his head up now he has this big ol thing to hold up as well.
They’re where two other babies on the 8th floor that where crano kids. They were lucky to have almost no swelling and where up and playing in no time. I was happy for them but it made me feel worse for my little guy.
Hopefully the worst is behind us now, as we got our first big smile today. He is a very smiley guy and we sure did miss them. I am taking lots of photos to post on cappskids.org since he is bald, it will be easy to see the improvements in his melon:) I know that it was comforting to me to see before and after photos. I will also add some photos one here.

1 comment:

  1. Gerrie,
    It's good to read about Weston's successful surgery. I really miss seeing our favorite SRE student every day. I know we won't recognize him when school starts. Be prepared for all his "Aunts" to spoil him rotten!

    Runette

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