Ben's surgery lasted 2 hours and by the time we got to recovery he was drinking apple juice. Shayle did not drink until the next day. I was surprised to see him drinking so soon but he does like his juice and milk. He did not require any oxygen once we were back with him and he was alert, very much the opposite of how Shayle does after surgery with her heart. He continued watching Mickey on his DVD player until we left recovery.
Once into his room, he drank more juice and ate jello. He has done exceptionally well. He did begin having more pain this afternoon as all of the medications have worn off. He had a dose of motrin and has finally fallen asleep a few minutes ago. He stayed awake all day until now. He also has kept everything down. This has been an answered prayer as it hurts so much for them to have to get sick after all the surgery in their mouth. Shayle got sick 3 times after her first palate surgery which was hard on her.
Please continue to pray for his recovery and that he will stop picking at the stitches on his lip, as this will increase his scar by not leaving it alone. Thanks so much for your prayers!
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Ben hardly looks like the same scared little boy we met in Wuhan 5 months ago. I am always amazed at how much love changes someone.
We will continue to pray for Ben and Shayle.
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