[Grizzly]

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Looks like Lego. Designed with input by kids of all ages who were former patients of its predecessor.<br><br>
I spent the night with the boy, slept on this bed/bench beneath his window. He came out of surgery at about 8 last night. 2 blebs. Look it up. Weird. They took a piece (small) of his lung out and stapled / glued / meshed it back together. He's got an epidural to help with the pain of the tube they have stuck in him, and is on morphine. Still in a good deal of pain, but they're managing it.<br><br>
Beautiful building, beautiful staff.. "Hi, I'm Mary", said the surgeon. Everyone is first name basis, everyone is gentle with the kids.<br><br>
Not much sleep, but even meeting moms and dads in the hallway at 3 has been an experience I'll never forget.

 

[Gingerbread]

Oh, thank you for the update, Grizzly. It sounds like things are going as well as they can.

 

[dcoroner77]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the boybarian!! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
(and mom and dad too!)

 

[diablita]

So glad he's being taken care of in a good facility! I hope the healing goes quickly.

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

Glad to hear that they are taking good care of him and YOU! Get your rest when you can. We'll send Mad Libs when he's ready to laugh a bit.

 

[Buxtehude]

Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

[willrun4chocolate]

Glad it's working out Grizz.

 

[ElDuderino]

Thanks for the update Grizz. Best wishes to your boy for a speedy recovery.

 

[sierra]

I'm so glad its going well. Thanks for the update.

 

[Ileneforward]

<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> Best wishes!

 

[Auntie Moe]

prayers to your son and you. Sucks being a sick kid...it's hard on him and it's hard on you. Stay strong Grizz.

 

[bard73]

Thanks for the update, I'm glad things are going well so far. I hope that boybarian #2 doesn't end up having the same problem.

 

[mmoonptdeux]

Glad to hear the treatment is going well so far, Grizzly. Here's hoping for some quick healing for you boy

 

[Tithers]

Thanks for the Update! Glad all is well!

 

[Grizzly]

He's doing much better. I left at about 10 this morning and came back with his brother about 2 and in those 4 hours they'd adjusted the meds (morphine down, epidural up), and he's actually moving around a bit.<br><br>
Neat place. Really. Kids can have their pets visit a couple of times a week in a special room for the purpose. I mean, who wouldn't miss their dog or cat? Right?<br><br>
Want a snack? There's popcorn there for popping if you're feeling up for it and your doc says you can. Oh, and your mom made a dessert for you...<br><br>
Neat place, but I'm bushed. I'm off for bed.<br><br>
I had to feed him today (breakfast) because his left arm isn't or wasn't working all that well and he couldn't sit up straight at the time. I made airplane noises and big circles and said "This one is for Momma..." to some rather nasty glares. Hey... 15 years goes by real fast.

 

[willrun4chocolate]

Cute feeding story Grizz. Keep us posted.

 

[Floridaboiler]

That is great news.

 

[hup]

I hope that he continues to improve quickly, Grizz.<br>
Rest when you can.<br><br>
hup

 

[hally]

I said it before, chest tubes suc!! Big hugs for boybarian

 

[ElDuderino]

<br>
Hee. The medical nerd in me just lol'd. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">