Javin's Big Adventure

Thursday was Javin's big trip to the hospital! After 2 cancellations, I think everyone was ready to get it over with. He got up early and followed the instructions to not eat or drink anything. He had his breakfast at 9 pm the night before - an egg sandwich before bed! He took his cat, snowflake, along as well as his blanket. The first thing he asked the registration lady was - "Who's my nurse going to be?" You see, Stanley's mom, Loretta, was working in surgery today and he really wanted to have her for his nurse. Javin was very brave and courageous as he waited until it was his turn to have his adenoids removed. I got to wear a lovely looking jumpsuit, shoe covers, mask and hat. He thought I looked rather funny. Somehow I forgot to get a picture of that! The nurse came and wheeled his bed back to surgery and I went with him. He breathed in through the mask and was out in no time. The nurse quickly whisked me off before I lost it. I had a moment of panic as I saw him lying there unresponsive, but it passed quickly. Surgery was quick and the doctor was back in no time. Everything went smoothly. I was able to go back to recovery with him after he woke up. He had some pain in his throat from the breathing tube. After he had some water he was feeling better. He even got to have Loretta for his nurse after surgery. He relaxed and watched the Discovery Channel for a few hours and then we went home. Loretta even treated him to a ride in the wheel chair on the way to the car. He complained of a stomach ache when we got home and then went to sleep. He was fine by evening time. He is not sore at all he says. We are so glad it is over with and he is recovering so well.