We brought Zoe here at 6:15 and the girl was not really thrilled with the situation. She was not cooperating and actually took a swing at the nurse so when the anesthesiologist saw her he suggested giving her some meds to take the edge off before she went in the operating room so she wouldn’t be so freaked out. She was extrememly loopy by the time they took her back and hadn’t a care in the world. The medication will also cause her to forget everything going on before she’s completely under. The other good news is that one of her former, and our favorite ICU nurses is now working in the cath lab and so will be with her during the entire operation. It was hugely comforting that Nurse Amy was going to be in there reading her a story while they put her under and then giving her lots of kisses during the procedure. I can think of nothing better other than being with her myself.
The procedure is actually going to be much longer than we had thought: 2 hours and 45 minutes and then an hour in recovery before we get to see her. Then we’ll be with her for 3 or 4 hours before we’re allowed to take her home. LONG DAY. However we did find out that she will not have to be intubated (have a breathing tube in) for the operation. We’ll keep everyone posted.
We are thinking about you guys this morning. And Nurse Amy totally rocks! I’m glad she was there with Zoe too. Strength to you all today!!
Missy
June 19th, 2008
Praying for my little cutie. Let us know if you need anything. much love, auntie
Auntie Alecia
June 19th, 2008
yeah! i am so glad nurse amy was there today! and am so happy that Zoe did so well with the apt!! Goe Zoe Go hoping for good reports from the dr! wyndi and Izzy
wyndi
June 19th, 2008
Hope everything works out. Good luck!
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sadaf
June 22nd, 2008