The surgery lasted just under 2 hrs, so not quite as long as the ENT anticipated.
However, when she got in she discovered the cyst was larger than we thought (about 2cmx3cm), so this resulted in a larger section of the hyoid bone being removed and she also had to core out a section of her thyroid and place a stitch at the base of her tongue.
They told us because of the cyst being larger and the space that was left, she'd be there until Sun afternoon. But, our strong willed daughter had other plans :) WE'RE HOME!!!!! She is doing AMAZING! We're all baffled by how well she did and is doing. I knew she was a tough cookie, but man!
We see the ENT in 2 wks to make sure the drainage hole has closed and healed and that her stitches are doing ok & everything looks good. No school all week, which she is VERY upset about about & no physical activity for 2wks.
She's up and around, eating pretty normal, talking pretty good. She's so amazing :adore We got to go home MUCH earlier than expected and I am so very thankful. I got the absolute best Mother's Day present ever!!
Here are some pics....
Us before surgery
@ Children's after getting the 'good stuff' w/ Tuffy the dog (TY Miss Nancy!!)
After in recovery...had her first popsicle!
This afternoon getting some fresh air in the Children's garden, while we waited for dad.
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