Ryan's surgery- Dec. 19th

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Ryan's surgery- Dec. 19th
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Wed, 12-07-2005 - 6:51pm

I went to see pdoc today and he was suprised at all that is going on...


he told me that I have every reason to be upset so he told me that I can up my klonopin if I want.. he gave me the prescription and I will fill it tomorrow in case I feel the need.


So, as soon as I was walking out the surgeons office called and said that they can get him in Dec. 19th which just happens to be my late Father's Birthday. (that is typically a sad day for me so may as well make it worse)


They will put and IV in him and sedate him, then they will take him away from me.... They won't let me hold him while he goes to sleep. I am so sad... i don't know how I will let him go...


I also didn't realize that he will be intubated while in there... MY POOR BABY!


I have no idea how I will sign the consent form, knowing their are risks. This is so close to home because my Father died after surgery.. so I associate it.


I am just sick over this and so sad.. i don't want to wait so long but its the earliest they can get him in, right before Christmas.


I know that so many people have so much worse going on and I feel so bad bit^&ing but this is my son and it is just heartbreaking.


I see my tdoc on Friday and I am happy about that...


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Wed, 12-07-2005 - 8:55pm

Oh ((((Heather)))) I will hold you and your family and especially your darling little boy in my thoughts and prayers. You're going to make it through this because you are a strong loving mother and have your faith in God to help you. If you need to talk or cry or vent I have "wide" shoulders and will definatly be here for you.

Keitha

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Wed, 12-07-2005 - 10:53pm

Dear Heather my heart goes out to you, just reading your letter was heartbreaking, I do know how you are feeling, our children are the most important things too us, and we don't want anything to ever hurt them, this will be hard for you and that is understandable , but I just know everthing will be fine, I will be praying for you and Ryan. Before you no it you and your family will be sitting around the xmas tree laughing and enjoying each other and you'll think back on how scared you were, but its over and we are all fine!

God Will watch Over You and Your Baby Boy! Put It In His Hands Heather.
Take Care
Brenda

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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 12:17am
Oh, Heather-It breaks my heart that you and your baby are having to go through this. And I know how your feel about your dad this time of year. But I have a strong feeling your dad will be watching over Ryan during this difficult time, and his surgery will go perfectly! Just think of how much better he will feel after this is taken care of.
And God will be watching Ryan too, As you already know! <3
We love you, and are here for you! Promise!
Please email me if you need anything.
I will be thinkng and praying for you, and your sweet angel, Ryan.
God Bless!
BIG HUG!!!
Love Always,
shasta
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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 12:34am

(((Heather))) I know this is difficult, but you must see this through for Ryan's well being. This surgery is necessary. Left untreated, this bleeding could become very serious & life threatening. Having the surgery now is in his best interests. The staff cannot allow you to be with him while he's falling asleep. You would become upset if he cries, then the staff's attention would be drawn away from Ryan @ a very critical time. Also, it goes much quicker when the parent says good bye & leaves. It's like dropping the child off @ pre-school. They do a whole lot better as soon as mom & dad go out the door. They will blow a rubber glove up & give it to Ryan as a balloon. They will allow him to touch the equipment & listen to his heart. They will put a blood pressure cuff on his arm & when it pumps up, they will say, *do you feel the machine giving your arm a hug?*

 

 


 



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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 1:58am
Heather I know you must feel that everything is going
wrong for you right now! I have to say I know you well
enough that you will be OK through this for Ryan!!
The poor little guy!! Like Jan said the docs and nurses
know how to comfort him and will!! GOD will help you through
this Heather and so will WE!!!! My heart goes out to you and
my prayers! Email me anytime! Trust yourself Heather you are
a strong woman and a loving mother! Hugs! Judy
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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 6:52am

(((((Heather)))) this is a scary time for you.

Judy

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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 8:59am
((((Heather)))) If there's a silver lining in all this, it's probably that he's so young he won't remember much, if any of it later on. I know it will be traumatic for you, but he's a kid and he'll probably bounce back quicker than you'll ever believe. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts!

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Thu, 12-08-2005 - 9:24am

Judy and everyone,


Thank you for your support and kind words.


Judy,


Thank you for sharing your personal experience with me. They are going to let me stay with him while the put the IV in and sedate him, then they will take him.

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Thu, 12-08-2005 - 9:35am

((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

I will be praying for him and for you. I have faith that everything will turn out alright. I pray that you can find that faith too.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Thu, 12-08-2005 - 11:13am

Heather,

I am sorry to hear that so much is going on with the holidays and anniversary for your dad and the surgery. I will be sending you some positive thoughts and am proud of you for going to the doctor and taking care of yourself suring all of this.

Jules

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