Lexi's Surgery

Lexi's surgery was scheduled for 9am at Winchester Hospital, so off we were at 7am to check in for 7:30 (of course, we got there by 7:15). Lexi was a little nervous but went with the flow.

Olivia gives her sister a big hug and kiss before we leave.



Lexi stops for a pic before entering the hospital.



We checked into day surgery and watched cartoons, before they called us. In the pre-op area, they took Lexi's height 37 in. and weight 31.4 lbs. She wasn't having any part of putting on her little johnny. So, we didn't push our luck. Instead she got a bunch of stickers to play with.

Here she is in the waiting room watching SpongeBob and playing with her stickers.



At 8:15, they called us in the holding for surgery room. At first just Lexi and I went back, but soon Nana came out back too. I think Lexi was nervous wondering where Nana was. Still she would have no part of that johnny!





When it was time, I was invited into the surgery room with her. So, I needed to dress the part. That finally got Lexi to put on her johnny. Here we are sporting our hospital duds.




So off to the operating room we went. With her strawberry face mask in hand, the anesthia doctor put the mask over Lexi's face. Lexi fought it with all her might and finally drifted off to sleep. This part was very heartbreaking to see your child slip under like this (I don't reccommend it for the faint of heart). I was crying and then was led out to the waiting room.

Once in the waiting room, I don't think we waited more than 10 minutes before the doctor came out. He said everything went fine, she didn't need any stitches and she is already awake. He then brought us into the recovery room to wait for Lexi to arrive. The nurses went and got some popsicles awaiting her arrival.

Within a few short minutes Lexi was wheeled in wide awake on her gurney and then cried out for me when she saw me. I was able to hold her immediately and rock her in the chair. She cried for about 20 mins, which I think was part of coming out of the anesthia. Then, she kept saying I go home and go night night.

Here she is with me immediately after her surgery.





By 10am we were ready to leave the hospital and go home. Olivia had a present waiting for Lexi at home, a baby doll for play and bath.




Oh and how could I forget a picture of the doctor!



Overall we had an excellent experience at Winchester Hospital. All the doctors and nurses were great and very caring. Lexi is home playing and eating slowly and getting back to being herself.