Back from Shriner's

We got back from Philly on Sunday night. Miranda came through the surgery VERY well and had very little pain. The morphine and the codeine really seemed to make things WORSE because they made her paranoid and crazy and she complained much more of pain while under the influence of either/both. When she got down to Tylenol alone, she was much more herself and didn't report much or any pain. Her incision runs the full length of her spine, and she looks really really good. She's down to just steri-strips covering the incision and most of those are peeling a bit. I'm not sure how much correction they got, as the films I saw hadn't been officially measured, but she grew more than an inch as a result of surgery. She's getting so much better each day now. She's up and down off the floor by herself, getting in and out of bed, and today I let her go to her best friend's house for a playdate. She won't be cleared for much more than indoor play and games for the next six weeks, but she's really just doing GREAT. I spent most of the week snacking (BAD SUSAN) out of the most dreadful boredom you can imagine. I didn't gain any weight, for which I am grateful. I'm back home and glad to be back to my routine. I'm just so WORN OUT from the stress and the endless servitude to the little princess. Thank you all so much for your prayers and your support. We are truly blessed to have so many people care about us and wish us well. Big hugs, Susan

Susan, I am sooooooo happy everything went ok with your daughter's suregery. I am so glad you guys made it through these tough times. Don't worry about the snacking, I am sure it was not too bad if you did not gain any weight. I wish you and your family best wishes. Hugs, Christine

Susan - Great news about the surgery. Try and make some time for you when you can. Take care. John

I am so glad to hear that her surgery went well!!! What a blessing! Hope her recovery goes smooth too!!! What a name, I love Miranda....that's my daughter's name too!!! Cool Tricia

So glad for you! Wishing you a happy and relaxing 4th-of-July weekend. Donna

Thank you Lord! I have been wondering and praying things were going well! shele

So glad to hear you are home and Miranda is doing so well. You must be so relieved. Don't beat yourself up about the snacking. You had a right and a reason for it. You can worry about later when you have time to relax. Try and rest when you can, Maggie

Susan, I have had you and your daughter in my prayers. I am so glad everything turned out well. Will continue with the happy thoughts, Michele

Susan , That is great news . I am so glad all is well . She will be up and at em before you know it . If you read my post to your first posting about this .. I know exactly what you have been thru. You are in my thoughts and prayers and again .. I am so glad you all are doing well . Love , Natalie

Susan I am so glad all went well with the surgery, and she is on the mend now. You are all still in my prayers for a speedy recovery. - Melissa