OR OVER

Today was a long day for Mr. O.  I am looking at him now, playing with his cars, tired, but happy. He is still pretty wobbly from the 3+ hour sedation today.  We arrived at the OR at 6:15 am, and things moved pretty quickly from there.  He had some Versed at 7:30 and was feeling pretty groovy by 8am when I carried him down to “the kissing corner” where I gave him over to the nurse for the procedure.  It was pretty emotional, as it marked the true beginning of what lies ahead, but Oliver, true to style, did great.  He had a spinal tap, bone marrow biopsy, central line/portacath placement, skin biopsy, MRI and regular labs.  It took him a while to wake up, but once he did he was pretty giggly and loopy. We’ve been back in the room relaxing and watching Caillou. He has had some Tylenol, but hasn’t complained about any pain. In fact, had you not known he’d had surgery today, you would never guess! Tomorrow the hospital is sending a nurse to flush his lines with Heparin, and do a first dressing change. He has been awesome about not pulling at his “noodle” and really doesn’t seem to notice it is there.  So, all in all, it was a very good day.