Jill had some major surgery yesterday on her cleft palate and nose. According to her insurance papers, they included a plastic repair of her cleft lip and nose, palatoplasty for the cleft palate, to rhinoplaties (one for each side of her nose, I think!) and septoplasty on her nose. Anyway, this surgery has been a long time coming and she was a complete trouper! All of the doctors, nurses and even the anesthesiologists were exceptional. The entire 5 procedure surgery took about 4 hours more or less. Today, she is definitely not feeling fabulous, but the doctor was encouraging by saying that after a few days she will feel much better and that she will be very pleased with the result. Today, just pray that she can find a way to rest despite the constant pain and discomfort.
Bonding with her niece, Lily, before the big event.
Waiting patiently and happily for the doctor.
Getting a little bored.
Signing the big consent.
Getting ready to be wheeled away.
Jill...post surgery!
Jill had some major surgery yesterday on her cleft palate and nose. According to her insurance papers, they included a plastic repair of her cleft lip and nose, palatoplasty for the cleft palate, to rhinoplaties (one for each side of her nose, I think!) and septoplasty on her nose. Anyway, this surgery has been a long time coming and she was a complete trouper! All of the doctors, nurses and even the anesthesiologists were exceptional. The entire 5 procedure surgery took about 4 hours more or less. Today, she is definitely not feeling fabulous, but the doctor was encouraging by saying that after a few days she will feel much better and that she will be very pleased with the result. Today, just pray that she can find a way to rest despite the constant pain and discomfort.
Bonding with her niece, Lily, before the big event.
Waiting patiently and happily for the doctor.
Getting a little bored.
Signing the big consent.
Getting ready to be wheeled away.
Jill...post surgery! 
