Emmerson had an ear surgery in the fall to repair a hole in her eardrum. Unfortunately it was unsuccessful. Meaning she had to have another surgery (lateral tympanoplasty) this week. It was a little longer surgery and a little more invasive. Though it was a tough day and a long weekend of trying to limit her activity she did great and now we are just hopeful that it worked this time!
Our brave girl before surgery. She didn't seem to bothered by being back at the hospital but wasn't very happy when the nurses made her go with them again. We knew this time around would be different because she knew what to expect.
Our brave girl after surgery. She woke up much calmer than she has in the past but was VERY out of it.
She was such trooper. Literally didn't complain just sat quietly and asked anyone that would listen if she could go home.
It was a rough trip home with a very sick little girl but Claire was so happy to see Emmerson when we got home. She looked at her and said, "cool bandaid Emme."
The bandage was one of the most bothersome parts of it all. She couldn't wait to take it off. She was pretty uncomfortable when the pain medicine started to wear off but really handled it well. Sleeping was tricky. She could make it about 3 1/2 hours and then she would be in enough pain that she would wake and wait for more medicine before falling back to sleep.
The bandage is off and we got to see the doctors work! Thankfully she couldn't see it! Her biggest concern was her VERY dirty hair that can't be washed for a few more days!
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