Lip repair completed on 12/27!!

[bama fan in Tn]

This has been a very fast paced four weeks! We traveled from Tennessee to Norfolk, Va for our son's unilateral lip repair on Christmas Day just before he turned 2 weeks old. He was an angel the entire trip! Slept the whole way. We were very nervous about doing early repair and traveling out of state to do it. Most of our family was supportive but there were several that were not. I guess it is easy for people who aren't in your position to tell you what you should do. They had difficulty understanding why we were doing the repair so early and felt that if it were safe more doctors would be doing the procedure early. I am so glad I did NOT listen to them and continued with the planned surgery date at 2 weeks old! My son, Caiden, handled the surgery just fine and is almost fully recovered only 2 weeks after surgery. He only has a few stitches and little discoloration remaining. He was nursing less than 24 hours after surgery and took a bottle almost immediately after recovery. He was more upset over being restricted from nursing for the hours preceding surgery than he was over the pain post-op! Everyone in Norfolk at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters was absolutely wonderful. Dr. Rosenblum, Caiden's surgeon, was incredible. The staff at his office were wonderfully supportive. I would have never stopped crying if I hadn't had the support and encouragement of Karen Via at Dr. Magee and Rosenblum's office! She was all that kept me together in the beginning. I am so glad it is over and Caiden is fine. We may have to return for a revision at 6 months but it will only be a small very short procedure. Thanks to all that responded to my previous posting. Your words were very helpful.

[Carrie]

So happy to hear that everything went well. All the best to you are your family.
Carrie

[jacksmom]

Congratulations on getting that behind you! It sounds like everything went pretty good! It's always encouraging to hear about positive results! Post pictures when you get a chance!
Allison