We took Grandma Ellen's suggestion and walked around Hyde Park. We found a place where Sam could run around and play, which he deserved following Day 1's procedure at the hospital.
Sam waited very patiently for Day 2's procedure (exam and biopsy under anesthesia). The hospital has a group of people called Child Life Specialists, whose only job is to bring toys to the kids and play with them while they wait for and undergo different procedures. They also have a room called the Induction Room. They let parents come into a room just outside the operating room to stay with them while they are put to sleep. I held Sam and they put the mask on his face. He fell asleep and I put him onto the table, kissed him, and walked out (crying).
Overlooking the Ohio River and Downtown Cincinnati from the Kentucky side. Yes- in 5 days, if you include our stops at different airports, Sam visited 4 states. Well 5, if you include Nevada.
So hotel rooms are really not the best places for active 1 year olds to hang out. We did our best to keep him busy. I hope they didn't need this phone book.
So here is what we learned...
Sam's original surgery was done well, however there are two different types of surgical procedures to treat Hirschsprung's. The procedure that Sam had left a cuff around the lower end of his colon (this is common). He will need to have his surgery re-done. Bummer. He will have his surgery in October at the hospital in Cincinnati. The great news is that the doctor there is wonderful. This is his specialty. He is confident that he can fix Sam. But another surgery is not something we look forward to. However, Sam is one tough kid.
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