Lia's Surgery

Lia had her surgery to implant the magnet in her head for the hearing device. She was tough, as usual, and made a great patient. She complied with everything the nurses and doctors asked of her and didn't complain at all. She as especially thrilled that they gave her 2 popsicles during recovery--and likely would have accepted more if they would have offered.

 

The pediatric surgery center was pretty amazing. There were giant foam blocks in the waiting room, and she got to choose a DVD to watch while she waited to go back to the OR. The warm blankets and lack of waiting time also helped a lot. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presents and extra attention were definitely a plus, but having to sit around with "reduced activity" is a bit rough for a 4-year-old who has very little fear (other than the dark and wolves). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once we were able to wash her hair, you really can't even see her scar. But then she took two calm steps out of the stroller one day on walk and got a new war wound on her nose. Poor girl can't catch a break.