Surgery

Yesterday was the big day. He went into it strong. His fever broke over 48 hour before and his lymph nodes shrunk back down--what a blessing. He was off IVs and monitors--just got to be a baby for a few days.

Music Therapy came to play with him. He wasn't overly enthused, but it was at least a change from the room, hall, toy room, and playground.

And then there was the surgery. I'm sure the surgeon, Dr. Hendrickson, thought I was annoying, basically interviewing him for the job--I made him prove to me that he was the very best for the surgery. I think he was. Rob and I waited for around 4 hours. The  tumor and kidney were removed in one mass. The adrenal gland was preserved. The lymphs look normal. He only lost about 1 teaspoon of blood! Miracles happen. Now we are just praying that the pathology report is clear. His incision is about 8 inches across--as serious battle scar to brag about someday. His color looks great, though, and he is in and out of wakefulness. Thanks for all of the prayers, thoughts, and well-wishes.