Ear Tubes Surgery

Elliot's surgery for putting in ear tubes will happen Friday, June 8. No matter how many things go down, I can't get used to having him put under. Anyway, here are the details:

• Elliot can't eat after midnight.


• arrive at 7 am. The order of surgeries depends on the age of the child. The hospital may call the night before, and let you know of the exact time. Otherwise, come by and prepare to wait.


• Dr. Cecola will meet with us.


• The surgery itself takes 25 minutes or so, although he may be in "surgery" longer as he comes out of the fog.


• He will have tubes put in both ears, and his adenoids will be checked for swelling, and removed, if they are the culprits.

My little guy goes through so much crap. We took Ana's great health for granted in so many ways, ya know? We celebrated her clapping, but didn't think her brain is making those hands move together. Way to go, Ana's brain!

He's a real fighter, much more than any of us, and less smarmy.

Apparently, this outpatient surgery is a real breeze. But we'll keep the fridge stocked with El's favorite chupaletas anyway.