Today is a much better day than yesterday for Mason and family. He has been eating, drinking and even enjoying a bit of TV.
The surgery wasn't complete until around 9:00 last night. Jade and Justin were sure happy to see Mason open his eyes. When he got back to his room and could barely talk yet, he asked if they could go down to the toy room and play air hockey. When told that he couldn't go just then, he said, "my bed's on wheels - just push me down there." What a boy!
The surgery appears to have been successful, although Mason can't move his left thumb just yet. They have been able to manage his pain relatively well up until this point. Some of the pain meds, however, have been making his skin itch.
Jade tells me that the team at Stollery has been sensational, with the exception of one exceptionally nasty nurse. They have been very pleased with the efforts of the surgeons, anestheseologist, plastic surgeons and other staff. Thank goodness for people like them who make little boys like Mason well again.
Mason will likely remain at Stollery for about a week, and then will be driving back home with Jade. The doctors just want to make sure that everything is going as planned in terms of blood flow to the surgery sites. Mason will need to go back to Edmonton for some follow up in a couple of weeks, but for now the family is looking forward to some much needed time at home.
Good job, Mason! We knew you'd be a star!
The surgery wasn't complete until around 9:00 last night. Jade and Justin were sure happy to see Mason open his eyes. When he got back to his room and could barely talk yet, he asked if they could go down to the toy room and play air hockey. When told that he couldn't go just then, he said, "my bed's on wheels - just push me down there." What a boy!
The surgery appears to have been successful, although Mason can't move his left thumb just yet. They have been able to manage his pain relatively well up until this point. Some of the pain meds, however, have been making his skin itch.
Jade tells me that the team at Stollery has been sensational, with the exception of one exceptionally nasty nurse. They have been very pleased with the efforts of the surgeons, anestheseologist, plastic surgeons and other staff. Thank goodness for people like them who make little boys like Mason well again.
Mason will likely remain at Stollery for about a week, and then will be driving back home with Jade. The doctors just want to make sure that everything is going as planned in terms of blood flow to the surgery sites. Mason will need to go back to Edmonton for some follow up in a couple of weeks, but for now the family is looking forward to some much needed time at home.
Good job, Mason! We knew you'd be a star!
7 comments:
That is so good to hear! I hope he recovers fast, and is back playing air-hockey soon! I'm sure they will enjoy being home when they get there, hopefully it will be a little longer than a couple of weeks, so they can have a small break. I know what it's like to be stuck in a hospital with a child, and how trips back to the Dr's can seem endless!!
What good news! St. Michael School said a special prayer for you guys and we know that he will be back to his old self soon! Prayers and blessings to you! Wishing Mason a speedy recovery!
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Victoria has been very concerned and asking many questions. Thank you to all who make this blog possible for all of us to read. We really appreciate it.
Well Mason,
We are very happy to know that everything went well. I have been thinking of you and praying all weekend. My family thinks about you often and prays all the time. We talk about you at school and we pray and hope that everything is going well for you. Hopefully you will be able to play air hockey soon. I will keep you up to date with what is going on at school, ok? I am making you your picture cd and your video this week, I hope. I will send it with Kale.
Mme Ethier and the Grade two class.
THAKES FOR ALL THE MESSAGES LOVE AND HOPE
LOVE MASON
Go Flames Go!!!! Any predictions for game seven Mason....think happy thoughts! I miss you lots already, hope you are having some fun spending time with Dad, Kale and Rocco. Did you get a chance to go out to the lake? And the plane ride, was it awesome? Good luck on Wednesday, I know you will be a champ! Say hi to everyone for me, love and hugs always.
xoxo Ash
Hi Mason,
We're so happy you are home again and the surgery is behind you! Ash sent us some pictures of your cast being changed and we think you're the bravest patient!
We're cheering for the flames tonight(don't tell your dad)and thinking of you tomorrow. Love you!!!
Aunti B and Uncle P
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