Despite expecting this, it was with some disappointment that we confirmed via ultrasound yesterday that Luka does indeed have an inguinal hernia on the right side of his groin as well. This means only one thing - back to hospital and under the knife tomorrow for yet another inguinal herniotomy. Fortunately, unlike the last time this hernia is not strangulated, and is therefore a much less complicated surgery, but surgery under general anesthesia nonetheless.
We check in at 12pm tomorrow, but poor Luka is not allowed to eat after 8am - and guess who has to try and explain that to the growing little boy! We are keeping our fingers crossed that he can be done shortly after 12pm and that there are no complications. Unfortunately due to his premature birth it is highly likely he will be kept overnight again, fortunately his parents do in fact learn from past experience and will be traveling with the requisite overnight attire this time.
Sorry little man - hopefully this is it for a while...
We check in at 12pm tomorrow, but poor Luka is not allowed to eat after 8am - and guess who has to try and explain that to the growing little boy! We are keeping our fingers crossed that he can be done shortly after 12pm and that there are no complications. Unfortunately due to his premature birth it is highly likely he will be kept overnight again, fortunately his parents do in fact learn from past experience and will be traveling with the requisite overnight attire this time.
Sorry little man - hopefully this is it for a while...
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| June 18 - Practicing my self-soothing techniques under daddy's watchful eye. |
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