Tyler went in this morning and was not really happy about being here. However, the Child Life Specialist met us in the pre-op room and helped distract Tyler. It worked pretty well, he was running around racing Thomas the train on the floor. He spit out the anti-anxiety medicine, so I went back to the OR with him. He was surprisingly calm and went to sleep pretty quickly, but not before questioning the nurse about the lights and some of the equipment. Typical Tyler curiosity. He did not put up a fight over the mask and he was asleep within a minute. I then had to leave him in the room with his team and let them do their work. God is watching over him.
They had about an hours worth of prep work like hooking him up to the spinal monitors and stuff, then called to say they had begun at 9:46am. We should get our update any time now.
Thank you all for your thoughts and especially prayers.
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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