I was sure this day would never come. Not in a million years. But...
Marissa was discharged by her ENT, Dr. P this morning!
We are over five weeks post-op since her stoma closure. She has been struggling quite a bit with the suture material that was used and stitches keep festering, pus-ing up, and popping out of her skin. But Dr. P says we just have to wait it out until she gets rid of them all or they dissolve. I'm cool with that, but just tired of her neck being an open sore all the time. Oh well.
So, back to the discharge... If you would have told me four years ago that, halfway through 2011, Rissa would no longer need the services of an ENT, I would have looked at you like you were from another planet. I am so thrilled at how far she has come, she amazes me! It is a little sad though, as Dr. P is our most favorite Dr. that Rissa sees. She has taken such good care of Rissa. Honestly, I believe Rissa would not have her trach out right now if it weren't for her. She moved forward when others were content to let things be. She has been such an integral part of Rissa's life and development and we will miss seeing her. I'm glad we are friends on Facebook so we can keep in touch.
And now, a cute Rissa & Sully pic to wrap up this post...
Sully is turning the big NUMERO UNO on Sunday!! Happy Birthday, Sully Man Bud Bud! We love you!
5 comments:
WHAT A PRAISE!!! So happy for all of you!!!
How AWESOME and AMAZING! Wow! Rissa Roo has made such great progress it just makes you stop and wonder. I am SO glad, even though saying goodbye to your ENT is hard to do...it's a milestone. And you know that IF and EMT problem ever arose, Dr. P would see Rissa in a heartbeat. Love you guys....and LOVE the picture...they're so cute together!!
Love,
Nana & PaPa
It does seem weird to be discharged. They don't think she'll ever need them again?
Thats great that she is doing so well. I bet you look back at when she was a baby and never thought this day would come!
I never really believed we were discharged until 6 mo to a year later I was like... we haven't gone to an appt in a while! :)
YIPPY... one more doc off the list.... sucks that it's such a good doc!
thanks for the update!
Yeah! That is awesome! I love getting discharged from specialists. :)
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