I have to say that even after 15 treatments it is still not an easy experience for us. Anytime general anesthesia is involved it is stressful. However, today was definitely the most pleasant and quick experience we have had.
Typically after Elliot is checked into pre-op he is given Versed. This helps him relax and not really remember what is happening. It allows the doctors to take him from my arms to the operating room with no tears. Today the hospital was ahead of schedule and the anesthesiologist said we could either give him the Versed nasally (which burns and is unpleasant) or I could just walk back with him. I've done that once before and swore I'd never do it again. It was terribly uneasy to watch my son be "put to sleep." Instead, I talked to Elliot and told him that this man would take him down to get his "spots" and that mommy would be waiting when he was finished. I waited for the hysteria to ensue......but it didn't! He laid on the bed and they wheeled him away (and the nurse even came back and said he was giggling about the fish on the walls).
Once we got back to recovery when he was finished I expected tears since that's normally what we walk into. But nope! The nurse said "well he woke up chatty so we've just been talking." Not a single tear was shed today. Typically the Versed induces a type of hysteria in him for the 2 hour drive home but today it was all smiles. We will definitely be taking this route in the future! :) I am so proud of our brave boy.
Today Dr. Orringer did a blending treatment. This is a larger laser at a lower setting to help blend out the lines created from previous fading. We were in and out within 1 1/2 hours, and off to Chipotle Mexican Grill!
Now on to the adorable pics!
**Also a huge shout out to my best friend and sister by choice, Alisha, for going with me to nearly all of Elliot's treatments. :) **
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| Listening to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse |
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| All smiles in Pre-Op |
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| Smiles in recovery! |
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| Look at that handsome, smiley boy! |
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| Spots up close :) |
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| Chipotle for lunch! |
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