Lake had surgery at Texas Children's Hospital yesterday. Everything went very good. For those of tou who don't know, we have been fighting skin issues with Lake since he was born. He starting getting these bumps all over his skin (molluscum is the technical name)they started to spread and multiply and eventually they were everywhere. The virus can take from 2 weeks to 5 years to run its course. We have been having some of them removed by a blistering treatment, 30 at a time. This wasn't working because they were multiplying too fast and his body couldn't fight it off. Your body works so hard to fight the virus and it weakens your immune system. The only way to get rid of them all at one time it to perform laser surgery. Yesterday, they removed 350 "bumps". We are praying that since they are gone, his body will will the battle. This was the scariest moment as a parent I've had so far. I was so nervous about them putting him to sleep; I didn't even read the paperwork you had to sign, I made Jeff do it. Texas Children's was so great. They had all the kids who were having surgery that day in a big room with lots of toys and they all had on matching little scrubs. When they took him back for surgery, they tricked them by taking them for a wagon ride, of course Lake fell for it. Today, he is doing great. He looks like he has the measles, but other than that you would never know he had surgery.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Lake's Surgery
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5 comments:
So glad Lake is doing well, I had no idea. I think I would have been so scared too!
Bless his little heart! I am so glad that this is past him. I know this had to be scary for you guys. I will be praying for you guys!
Amanda,
I am glad to hear Lake is doing well. I will certainly have you and your family in my prayers.
Summershea
I am glad that he is doing well. I hope that this treatment works and you guys don't have to deal with this anymore! Both of my boys have been in the hospital in their short lives... Garrett had an abcessed lymph node when he was three and had to stay for 3 days at our Children's. Ethan had to have a broken arm re-set, so his was just outpatient, but both times nearly scared me to death! I feel your pain! It isn't fun, but it is great to know they are in good hands.
Such a brave little boy! We´re thinking of you guys.
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