Today's surgery went really well. We were in by 7:30, out by 10:15! Luke did so well. He was a bit upset initially when we went back to the area where they weighed him and put on his arm (uh, well, LEG band - since he REFUSED to have it put around his wrist). They gave him some medicine to relax him, and then he happily hung out and watched Elmo while we waited.
By the time that they were ready for him, Luke was so relaxed that he (sort of) let the nurse carry him back to the OR, and only cried a little bit. The procedure itself was only about 20 minutes, and the Dr. came out to let us know that all went well. He removed the fluid from behind Luke's eardrums, and put the tubes in. His hearing should immediately improve!
Luke woke up from the anesthesia after another 25 minutes, or so. He was cranky at first, but settled right down after he had some apple juice and graham crackers (not eating right away in the morning may have been the hardest part for him!). He was discharged about 45 minutes after waking up.
As much as Mommy is happy to have her little boy healthy and well, she is a little disappointed that we are not having a chill out day filled with naps and cuddling. Nope, Luke is just about back to normal. He ate 2 meals since we got home, ran around, climbed, and squealed for a while, and is now napping.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and well wishes!
