Successful Surgery!

Well, Nicky is at home safe and sound! In fact, he was a champ! The surgery was about 45 minutes, instead of 2 1/2 hours, and he was able to breath with out assistance almost immediately following surgery. Nicky's Doctor was the coolest, and it was a major relief when he returned to let us know everything was fine. We know that someone, up there, is looking after our little boy for us!!

The past week has been great. We can tell that Nick is more comfortable, and he is over the pain from the surgery. He also seems to be much more relaxed, and we were told this is because he is not in a constant defense mode from the tube that was previously down his throat. We pray that we will see more benefit from this surgery, such as better breathing and more of an urge to eat, but we have learned to be grateful and celebrate anything positive. Him being more comfortable is enough for me, and I thank God.

We had a lot of support through the experience and we can not put into words how important it is to us.

It would have been a lot more difficult if we did not have Mom, Mom & Dad Ruhana, and Jimmy, there before and during the surgery. It means the world to us. We also appreciate Uncle Shaun, Dad, Grandma Theophanous, Uncle Frank and Aunt Robin, and Aunt Bonnie for visiting.

I want to say a special thanks to my Aunt Kathy, who stayed with him at the hospital for a couple hours each night so we could run home for a shower! Thanks again Aunt Kathy!

Nick has also had some visitors since he has been home, and I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to see him.

The wonderful support system and love around our little boy is helping him fight! We will keep you posted on Nicky's progress and as I said before, my boy is resilient. He is a Torpey, and he is strong!!!!