Alexis hasn't ever been a very good sleeper. Always rolling around, up a few times a night and a snorer. Hasn't ever been too sick. A few weeks ago she had tonsillitis and our doctor thought we should go see the ear, nose and throat doctor for a second opinion. He said she had really big tonsils and he would do the surgery. We agreed it needed to be done. We were surprised when they said he had an opening the next week. So, yesterday was the day. She was in very good spirits(I really don't think she understood what was going to happen)
We arrived and they had her get into her cute little hospital jammies(still in good spirits)
They said she could take mamma kitty into the OR with her, so they put an arm band on her:)
They wheeled her away and within the hour she was back in her room out of the post surgical room. She was a real trooper! The doc said she did great and the tonsils were huge(we were even sent home a picture of them), the adenoids were take out too. She was very sore and out of it when we walked in her room. After a little extra medicine she was feeling a little better.
A few hours later still sore but she tried to eat a little jello
nothing tasted good to her though. She was able to drink enough water and have enough ice chips that they let her come home. We were to wake her a few times throughout the night to give her her meds and have her drink water. She did fine with that. Today she seemed a little better but still hasn't drank a lot of fluids. She did try to eat a little mac and cheese tonight. That didn't go so well, it gave her a belly ache. So she realizes that sherbet and applesauce may have to do for a few days. I have been told by many people that the 7-12 days are the hardest, I'm not looking forward to that! And as the nurse reminded her many times. Drink, Drink, Drink, Medicine. That's all she needs to do to stay out of the hospital!
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