Before surgery Ben was all smiles:
Post-surgery, he became combative. I wish I had pushed harder for them to give whatever they gave Liam before waking up to keep him calm. The nurse finally suggested we just leave. He screamed and cried the entire 30 minute drive home, and for quite awhile after getting home. Eventually, he settled down enough to just glare in pain:
I was not allowed to get up as it resulted in him crying again:
Finally, he fell asleep, on top of me of course:
While he was asleep, Liam's 4th tooth fell out:
He woke up and was in a better mood:
Today, he is back to normal, less tonsils and with brand new ear tubes:
2 comments:
So glad that he seems to have taken the surgery in stride! Did the nurse really suggest that you 'just leave'?! I really hope that she was just thinking he would do better in his home environment. Otherwise, 'grr!'
Allyson, I do think she meant that, but I was frustrated as I told them he has horrible wake ups. In October, they have Liam something right before he woke up to sedate him and while it made him nauseous, he was much more manageable. Hopefully, Ben won't have any more surgeries, but if h does, I might insist on it.
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