The Tumblr is back because we are headed back to Seattle Children’s Hospital tomorrow for SURGERY #11! Our girl is still in a lot of pain in her right hip, so Dr. Klane White will be working to shave a bit of her socket to alleviate some of the pesky impingement that didn’t want to go away after the last round (December 2013). The procedure should take about an hour and a half and is much less intense than the last two. That said, we know we are at over two dozen trips to the O.R. over the years for a variety of purposes (cast changes, closed reductions, scans that required die, pin/hardware removal), and it doesn’t get easier. We are all a bit nervous and really, really tired of these visits and hospital stays.
I will use this blog to keep everyone updated, but you are welcome to check in directly with me or Dean as well. We expect to be in the hospital at least two nights, but Kelty usually has a hard time getting back up to speed and managing her pain meds orally, so we’re anticipating three nights. Not the way we want to spend Christmas. :( We will be reminded almost immediately, however, that Kelty is not the sickest patient there, and we are always grateful for the gifts and strength God has given our girl. This will add to her story, but she will be so very okay when it’s over.
Please keep Kelty in your prayers and think happy hippy thoughts these next few days.