I am happy to report that Kendra is recovering well. That little fighter worked hard and got us out of the hospital after only 1 night! She was simply amazing. It was hard to say good bye to her that day... She was in good hands but hard to put her through what she went through.
After 2 1/2 hours the surgery was completed and about 1 1/2 hours later we were reunited. She looked rough but was awake when we saw her. Her little eyes were taped shut during the procedure and when they took the tape off, it tore her skin so that made her look even worse.
The first 8 hours were the hardest on her and on us. She could only make it about 2 hours and needed pain meds again. Later that afternoon she started drinking, which was amazing and then she was able to switch off of morphine to a different pain medicine that lasted longer. She had a restful night (until the nurse woke her up every 4 hours). She spent most of the night in my lap but she seemed to be content and not in much pain.
The last few days have been tough. She wants food so badly but can only drink for the next 2 weeks. I can see why it would be beneficial to do this surgery earlier in life when they aren't as aware of food as she is at this age. She walks around the house saying "I'm hungry" but refuses her drinks most of the time. I'm hoping she realizes soon that she'll feel better if she drinks. Today she drank the most. Hoping tomorrow is even better.
Well, it's kind of crazy here right now and she's been crying most of the afternoon so sorry for the short post, but she needs me.... Honestly though, she prefers Daddy but he's not home so I'm second best! :)
