Our appt. on Tuesday took a VERY unexpected turn. Olivia had had a small amount of drainage from one area of the incision. It was looked at on Monday in clinic by Dr. Sampson (plastic surgeon) and he was not at all concerned. He and Dr. Gebhardt looked at it again at the appt. on Tuesday and since there was still some drainage, Dr. Gebhardt did not want to take any chances.
Olivia was in the OR at 5:30 that evening. They opened up the incision and drained the fluid. Turns out they did the right thing. We got word today that they found something in the cultures. We are not sure exactly what the plan is (depends on which service you speak with), but one thing we do know is that she will need to be on some pretty strong antibiotics for a long time.
I have to admit it has been hard news to take after getting such stellar reports on the healing process. We'll get through it.
On the bright side, Olivia had a very fun day today trick-or-treating all over the hospital, decorating cupcakes and just hanging out in the resource room.
Our thoughts and good wishes are with you- and keep focused on the long term recovery!
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Morgan told me and amanda on wednesday about this turn on things. we are very upset that Olivia had to go for more surgery and not get fitted for the brace. But on the bright side Olivia you got to decorate cupcakes and go trick or treating, and just have fun!!!!!!!!! "Always keep going no matter how hard it becomes or an unexpected turn comes upon you." :)
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Morgan :)
p.s. Fred is really missing you and i will tell him anything that you want me to. just tell me in an email!!!
p.p.s I liked how the quote i said in here sounds. I just created it i guess when commented on this! lol
OOh! trick or treating sounds FUN!!!!!!!!! But like everyone else I have to wait for Halloween *sigh* well... GOOD LUCK WITH *EVERYTHING*!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-Amanda
Sorry to learn the latest on this blog. Appreciate the updates. Miss you Olivia! Best wishes towards your recovery. Hope you enjoyed Halloween.
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Mr. Sun