(before)
I’m so very happy to report that Ruby’s eye procedure was a success! Fingers crossed that the tear duct remains unblocked, but I think that it will. Only 1 in 10 needs to be done again, so I think that’s some very good odds! Ruby came through it like trooper. Everyone was amazed by how content and inquisitive she was. She just watched everything that was going on with this curious expression on her face. After all, Ruby is such a sweet little girl and doesn’t get bothered by much. She even went with the hospital staff back to the operating room with ease. No fussing from her then. After it was over the general anesthesia did make her a little disoriented and scared, but she was back to her normal self in no time.
(after)
I on the other hand I was a total basket case. When I discovered that the resident would be handling Ruby’s anesthesia, and not the attending physician, well… Watch out, because I came very close to turning into “that” patient. Even for hours after the fact I wasn’t happy about how it all went down. This was my first experience with the procedures of a teaching hospital. I know they all have to learn, but on my baby??? Regardless of my almost meltdown the resident did an amazing job, the eye surgeon fixed the problem, the nurses were fantastic, and Ruby is on the road to recovery. Thank you to for your thoughts and prayers on Ruby’s behalf. I know she’ll be up playing the piano in no time. 🙂