We now know when everything is on. Today we met with Amber's nurse practitioner (Sarah) and surgeon (Dr. Hillman) as well as the child health specialists who did a great job of showing Amber what is going to happen to her.
Amber's surgery is scheduled for 1:00pm tomorrow at the children's hospital on the "A" level. We were told that it should take about three hours from start to finish and that she will be asleep before they do anything (even inserting IVs). They used a doll to show Amber where she will find tubes when she wakes (possibly 6 total tubes sticking out of her), and they showed her where her room will be.
Amber will be pretty much out of it all day Wed and into Thu with the hopes that she is ready to go home on Sat. She will be in the ICU so only two visitors will be allowed in her room at a time up on the 8th floor. No children other than Christopher are allowed in the ICU. We were also informed that only one of us parents will be allowed to stay the night with her (which really sucks!)
Probably a sleepless night for us. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated :)
Thanks for sending us the link to your blog, Matt and Jamie! The Bennett family is praying that all will go smoothly with the surgery and Amber's recovery! Please let us know if you need anything!
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Most definitely! Prayers!! We are here for you guys. T, J, J, L
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