Sawyer's Surgery

 

My poor little Sawyer finally got his tonsils, adenoids, and saliva glands removed. He has chronic sore throats and excess saliva. Doctor Muntz decided to do all the procedures at once. Before all of the ENT stuff Dr. Harnsberger did an upper GI scope and some biopsies on his intestinal track. Dr. Harnsberger had great news for us. Everything looked great which means we can continue with the gluten in his diet.

The nurses put little ears on his head and tied a knot at the top. It reminded us of the boy in the book "Where the Wild things are".

 

It was so sad when he woke up he couldn't make any sound and was helpless. He just had tears running down his cheeks. It was so hard for me to stay strong when I knew he was in pain.

These are the drains they put in to help drain his saliva glands. After we got him comfortable, he used his communication device to ask for a drink. I gave him his favorite drink and he told me "different, yucky". I am sure it was pretty nasty considering he was most likely swallowing dry blood. When I ordered an omelet for myself I was sure he wouldn't be interested, but he told me otherwise. He asked for scrambled eggs and then proceeded to beg for my food. I gave him some and he kept telling yummy. I am so grateful for the opportunity Sawyer has to communicate. He is progressing so well using his communication device. It makes me so happy to know that he can express himself just like any other child.