I had a bad night. I have a pretty high pain threshold, but nothing worked during the night. They gave me the maximum pain medication I was allowed, but it still hurt lots. Dad held my hand all night, and made sure the nurses kept my drugs up. He knows when I am really in pain. I hold my breath. Because I was doing that, they put me on some oxygen prongs. Normally, I would pull them out straight away, but I left them in, that's how sore and tired I am. Hopefully, I will sleep today and my pain will settle down. I'd give you all sloppy kisses, but I'm too tired! |
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The surgery on Dexter's hip lasted for about two and a half hours. The surgeon said it went well. He also said Dexter's hip was out by 60%, and that it was almost dislocated. And still, the boy never complained! I don't have much more information, but the battery on the laptop is almost gone, and I didn't want anyone to worry. More updates tonight. More about my femoral osteotomy surgery here.
Who is Dexter? Dexter's 2013 Dexter's Cerebral Palsy Classification #DEXTERSMATES for Camp Quality Return to Home page Return to Blog I'm finally going in... We almost went in earlier, but they brought me back to the bed. See you all in a couple of hours! We'll let you know how he went. This is a standard surgery photo of Dad and I! More about my femoral osteotomy surgery here.
I've been given the all clear for going ahead with the surgery.
I've had a cold, and that makes them cancel procedures sometimes... We have been told the surgery won't be for a couple more hours yet, so I'm just chilling out. Thankfully, I'm not too hungry yet! Today, Dexter had his hip surgery. Dexter is in his leg brace, now. His legs are at a 90 degree angle. So, for now, cuddles are just that little bit harder to have. So, before Dexter went in to surgery, Lenice and Andrew held Dexter, as long as they could and as hard as they could. They had to be there by 7am. Dexter was gowned up and taken away, only to be brought back, again. He was then put on the afternoon list, and they waited until 12:30. The surgery on Dexter's hip lasted for about two and a half hours. The surgeon said it went well. He also said Dexter's hip was out by 60%, and that it was almost dislocated. That was frightening. And still, Dexter never complained! It took about an hour to wake Dexter up, after the surgery. Love. Pure, unconditional and endless love. This surgery was not optional. We didn't realise just how desperately Dexter needed it. But, regardless of everything... there is an incredible amount of love wrapped around this determined, cheeky little boy. We worry about him. The worry never goes away. But, the love is stronger. There are some things a parent never wants to see. Handing over your son, for major surgery is one of them. It's frightening and extremely stressful. And, Lenice and Andrew have done it a couple of times. It doesn't get any easier. That feeling, of little cerebral palsy stricken fingers finally finding you again... and holding on... there are no words for the way that feels. When Dexter finally wakes up, and doesn't need to be kept on oxygen, everyone feels so much more relaxed. Dexter is on morphine, to ease the pain. Andrew will sleep on the ward with him overnight, and Lenice and Kaisa will be with Dexter during the days. At the moment, Dexter is on the ward and mostly sleeping. He is on some pretty strong pain relief, so hopefully, he will sleep for most of the night. He is having some pain episodes, which is causing him to do some breath holding, but the medical staff are monitoring him very closely. Hamish is with Dexter. Hamish has always been there. Dexter's sisters have to go on Dexter's hospital journeys, too. Both girls have been in the hospital with Dexter as tiny babies. Charlotte is mostly kept away from the hospitals, now, though seeing Dexter is important for her. She worries about him... and, to make things easier... she eats her meals in Dexter's chair. More about the femoral osteotomy surgery here.
Who is Dexter? Dexter's 2013 Dexter's Cerebral Palsy Classification #DEXTERSMATES for Camp Quality Return to Home page Return to Blog Dexter's femeral osteotomy surgery is tomorrow.
Good luck, Cheeky Man. Read more here. We'll let you know how he goes. Return to Home page Return to Blog How cool is my new shirt!
It's designed by Daniel, from WA. He has cerebral palsy, too. My beautiful friend in WA sent me this shirt. I love that she thought of me, when she saw it. She saw the talent and the motivation Daniel has. She saw that his cerebral palsy was not going to hold him back. She saw him reaching for the stars. And, that made her think of me. I love her for that! Thank you, Beautiful Friend! xxx Check Daniel and his short designs out at www.danielink.com.au Tell him Dexter sent you! Happy birthday, Daddy!
Or, as my sister says: Happy Daddy! We love you! Thanks for playing with us, and keeping Mum sane! (One day we might get a good family photo!) Our #DEXTERSMATES bank account now has $1000! Thanks so much, everyone! We raised $6725 in 2013. Here's hoping we get that again, this year. Become a 2014 #DEXTERSMATES and support Camp Quality.
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