The first night did not begin great. Tyler was still groggy and drifted in and out of sleep for the evening. He got sick as a side effect of several of the medications and the anaesthesia. It took a while to get his pain managed well enough to change him, but once that was done he slept. He was upset and didn't want to stay at the hospital, but then Tyler actually had a pretty good night after he got the anti-nausea and muscle relaxant. He woke up several times throughout the night as the nurse checked his vitals and gave more medication, but he improved. At about 4 in the morning he asked his nurse for a smoothie, and when he woke up he said that he actually liked being here. It must be the great care of his nurses that made him say that!
Tyler's nurses have been wonderful and he really likes them. When she came in this morning at 6 to check vitals he asked her "Did you have a good night?" He was still asking for a smoothie so she said he will try out a normal diet today and see how he does. He is social and smiling, but not quite his active old self yet. We will get another x-ray right now and he will get up with the help of the physical therapist.
OK, x-ray done. It was painful to move and Tyler had a little bit of a hard time with it. But Joey is reading to him now and a vanilla pudding waits for him when the story is over. It looks like he is making some good progress toward getting up today.
Thank you all again for the prayers and support!
Tyler was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis when I was still pregnant with him. Although he was and is otherwise healthy and active, he has a significant curve (about 80 degrees) in his spine. We are greatful that we were able to simply monitor his growth and the progression of his curve for the last 5 years. Now, it is time for his first surgery. My name is Sarah and my husband Joey and I want to share Tyler's story with anyone who it can help.
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