Well kids-the time has come. Tuesday we were informed by the plastic surgeon that Riley is ready for surgery. Tuesday we had our appointment with the plastic surgeon, orthodontist, and the urologist. It was a very busy day.
Our plastic surgeon met with us at Barros which is also where the orthodontist is. We met with the plastic surgeon first. He explained briefly what the surgery will be like. He informed us that it usually is a same day surgery but we will be approved to stay overnight. It will all depend on how well Riley feeds and his pain control. We figured with his hypospadius surgery as well he will probably stay overnight. We also found out that we will be operating out of Carden's which is all the way in Mesa but that's okay. It's a new hospital and that is where the plastic surgeon has his "special" equipment that he needs. The orthodontist met with us and just congratulated us about the upcoming surgery. As we were leaving the nurse practitioner walked in to introduce herself. Tony thought she was okay but she irritated me. She basically said that this isn't my fault and that I need to take folic acid next time I get pregnant. I kindly explained to her that I was taking folic acid way before we even bot pregnant because we had been trying for so long. She also said that Tony and I should get genetic cancelling and Riley will need genetic counselling when he gets older. She also informed us we needed to meet with an ENT because most cleft lip and palate babies need to have tubes placed in their ears due to the increased risk of ear infections. I kindly explained that my husband and I are both in the medical field and that I felt we had all this needed information. They wanted us to meet with the social worker as well but I explained that I was a medical social worker and that I felt we did not need one at this time. Riley was weighed and measured and he is 12lbs and 23 in. long! He's doing awesome.
We drove back to Surprise to have lunch, were home long enough to feed him, and then drove about 1/2 hour to get to the urologist appointment. From his standpoint, Riley is also ready for surgery. Basically Tony and I are waiting for insurance approval on both procedures and then the urologist and plastic surgeon will coordinate the date. We are hoping within the next 2 weeks!!
How exciting! It will all be over soon and well worth it! He is so lucky he has great parents like you both!
ReplyDeleteI got irritated that Nurse Practitioner just from reading your post. Good for you for handling her so well. Unfortunately, she won't be the first of her kid you'll encounter.
ReplyDeleteGood news to hear Riley is ready for surgery. Praying that they can coordinate the surgery date and he'll only have to be put under once.
Hugs to you Kari. I know all too well the emotions you are experiencing as the Mama. If you ever feel the need to talk to a real voice, let me know, I'd be happy to email you my phone number! :)
I was irritated too! Sounds like you handled it better than I would have. I would have acted maturely and told her to shut her face. I hope all goes well!
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