Sams Surgery

Dr. Monkey. When we went into our sheet room this monkey was there for him.
It is SO cute! Sam loved it. The nurse was able to explain what the doctors would look
like in surgery when him left us. He felt better about the masks.

Sam had his Tonsils and Adenoids out this morning. We were all nervous. Dave gave Sam a blessing last night and this morning Sam was ready to go. He acted like it was a new adventure and was excited to get it started. We dropped Logan off and the Shoffs, (THANKS Amanda) and headed to the Surgery Center. We got in there and the first thing they said was "NO SHOTS!" We have been prepping him for the IV but they told him he didn't have to have any. He was so happy about that. They took us to our 'room'. I say that because the 'rooms' are divided by curtains on all sides, really private. But on the bright side I didn't have to read Sam a book, he just listened to the lady next to us read her daughter a chapter book. Immediately we saw 2 people Sam knew and love. Aaron Raab was going to be in the OR with him and also Jeff Simmons would be in the room with him. Aaron gave Sam one of his surgery hats to wear which made him feel so special. Aaron is so great with my kids. They both adore him. The nurse came in and told Sam she had some Goofy Juice for him, it didn't taste good but he drank it down, then the nurse showed him some of the things that would be one him in surgery. She was there for just over 5 minutes. We wanted Sam to be able to talk to Grandma Lind before surgery (Sam got to talk to Maymee and Papa Jerr last night on the web cam) so Dave called her to let Sam say hi before he went back. While the phone was ringing the goofy juice kicked in. SO FUNNY!! I have never seen a drunk child before but it was priceless. He just laughed and then kept falling from one side to the other. It was great. Aaron came and took him back; Dave and I headed to the waiting room. They called at 10:00 and said they were getting started. At 10:19 they called to tell us the doctor wanted to see us in the Doctor room and tell us how it went. He came in told us Sam did really well and we could see him as soon as he woke up. A few minutes later Jeff came out and told us Sam f went under really well and everything went great. I'm so grateful to have such good friends with connections. Thanks guys!! We got back to Sam about 11:00. He was sad for a minutes but soon was good to go. He had to stay for 5 hours after to make sure there was no bleeding and he could drink. He was a champ! He was released at 3:15 and is doing great. He is on a large dose of Codeine.... that may have something to do with it. I hope this will cure his Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

His cute little gown and his monkey.

We got Sam a new Transformers blanket just for surgery. They told
us Sam could bring a comfort item from home, but he doesn't have anything
so I found this blanket and had to buy it. I bought one for Logan for his surgery in 2 weeks
but it's a secret.....so don't tell him.

He is so cute!

Sam and Dad before surgery.

Sam and Mom before surgery.

Aaron Raab from church was in the surgery with Sam. He brought
Sam one of his surgery hats to wear. Sam was so excited.

The 'funny juice' kicked in within 10 minutes.

Taking him away.

Just getting back from surgery.

Yum! Apple Juice!

Getting ready to go home.

Sam, You were such a brave boy today! Daddy and I are so proud of you! We love you so much. Thanks for being our boy.