Ugh! The day has arrived....

Anthony is scheduled to have his hypospadias repair-again-tomorrow at 7:30am. He had severe chordee(curvature of the penis) and hypospadias surgery last October. The Dr's were impressed with how the chordee repair came out because it was really bad. The hypospadias(the opening to the penis is not at the tip), they liked, but they want the opening brought more towards the tip. Right now-it's not an issue. But as he gets older, it will become one-where he would pee on the floor vs IN the toilet. So, while he doesn't have much memory of it, the Dr. advised having it done.

Anthony does have a cold right now. I brought him into the pedi yesterday to make sure it wasn't his ears or anything. The pedi said if he gets worse, gets a fever, then to call off the surgery. He said however, due to the winter season, it could be six months til he has the surgery again. Today and yesterday there was no fever. He's acting fine for the most part, just not eating too much-which he does when he doesn't feel well. The runny nose is clear, and he has some sneezing and watery eyes. The Dr. said it wasn't a reason to cancel.

However, the anesthesiologist has the final say. I just don't want to get down there by 6am and have them say-nope-not doing the surgery. At this point, the day is here, and I'd rather just get it done.

I feel bad for him though! He has no idea what's going to happen. And he is much more aware of what is going on vs last year. He wasn't even walking then, let alone climbing, etc. Now-oy. I just hope it's smooth. I remember the care of him afterwards was the worst-double diapers, he has a catheter for a week.... I know-things can be worse, I just hate to see him so miserable! I did take really cute pictures of him last year though in his little hospital gown!

I'll update tomorrow! Keep us in your thoughts-I'll be alone as dh will be home with Nicholas and the baby....

 

I totally remember that picture of him in the gown. It was soooo cute. It was a brownish color if I remember correctly?? I hope :blush:

Let us know how he does. I am sure he will be fine. :hug:

 

LOL! Maybe I'll go find it and post it! I think it was yellow...

Ehh...it was kinda brownish-great memory! There was a cat on it too... Here are the photos from last time...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009266&id=1097360034&l=2b4ade9dae

 

Keep us posted on how things go. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

 

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. :hug: Good Luck tomorrow. Hopefully you will be able to get it over with and not have to worry about it being cancelled. Keep us posted.

 

Prayers for Anthony :hug: :hug:

 

good luck!! Tony had a wicked cold back in October when he went for knee surgery and they just pumped him with abx and a breathing treatment before putting him under...hope it all goes smoothly!

 

I will be thinking of you guys!! I hope it goes smoothly! :grouphug:

 

Good luck!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

 

Thinking of you guys! I remember the gown pictures, too -- he makes an adorable little patient! Hope everything goes smoothly. :hug:

 

I sure hope everything is going well right now :hug:

 

:hug: Thinking about you guys.

 

:hug: Bless his heart! he is in my thoughts and prayers.