Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Audra's Surgery

Today Audra underwent surgery at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. The surgery was to remove a small birth defect. She was born with a branchial cleft cyst in her neck. Basically it is a small hole in her neck. Here is more info about what it is exactly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branchial_cleft_cyst
While she was under they also put tubes in her ears. The surgery was a success. However she was a little sick tonight and the medical staff chose to keep her overnight. We are looking forward to getting her home. Here are some pictures from after we checked in and before she went in for surgery.
UPDATE: 6/23 At 10am Audra and Mom are on their way home.
Even hospital gowns for children are drafty.
In the children's wing they have a playroom complete with a medical bed for dolls.
Dr. Dad and his Physician Assistants.
Laughing Gas
Our little patient is ready for her surgery.

1 comment:

Kelsey said...

Glad everything is okay but that must have been nerve-wracking for you guys!

We'll be in the Dells at the end of this month - any chance of seeing you???