Surgery No Go

Nerves and anticipation

After a couple months of waiting the week of Mason's surgery approached. I suddenly went into panic mode (similar to not being packed the night prior to a trip). I wasn't prepared mentally nor physically.

I didn't have the proper shirts for Mason to wear, no pjs, no coat!  So I took a cue from Whitley Gilbert on Different World and relaxed, related and released then I got to work.

My husband and I scoured the end of season fashions at Walmart and the thrift store for over-sized long sleeved shirts. I also ordered tops and a hoodie online which I knew wouldn't make it time but figured better late than never.

The night prior to the surgery I gave my husband a honey do list and he stopped to get pj pants and Pedialyte (no milk or food past 12 am and only clear liquids up to 4 am.). Then I ran home to do laundry.

I packed Mason's bag with extra diapers, clothes and wipes for his overnight stay.

The morning after

The next morning we headed to the hospital and it I will admit I was a bit scared and nervous for Mason.

We arrived at the hospital on time and were called back relatively fast. Mason was still able to get some play time in.

Once we were summoned the nurse asked her normal questions and I mentioned that Mason was on the tail end of a cold and had a slight cough.

After the nurse asked her questions we waited for the anesthesiologist so she could ask additional questions and evaluate Mason. Meanwhile Mason received his hospital bracelet.

The anesthesiologist came in about 10 minutes and immediately zeroed in on Mason's cold. She had an all business attitude and her German accent definitely enhanced the seriousness of her tone.

She suggested using albuterol to see if it would cause Mason to cough. The nurse placed a dinosaur mask over Mason's face that he had to wear for about 10 min. Mason actually enjoyed the mask for about 5 min but it only took him that same amount of time before he started coughing.

The anesthesiologist heard Mason cough and said she thought it would be best to wait until Mason was better to proceed. 

I was relieved and disappointed since we just wanted to get the surgery over with however we completely understood and wanted to make the best decision for Mason. I was happy that the anesthesiologist also had our son's best interest in mind.

We waited to see the Dr before leaving and the nurse was able to give Mason some juice which he knocked back.

The doctor came and told us that we will try again in a few weeks when Mason is better.

Later on that day a nurse from the doctors office called and the surgery was rescheduled for early May.

So in May we will be going through the motions all over again and I'm sure I will be just as nervous.