Noah's Second Eye Surgery

Noah’s probe surgery was not successful in his left eye (but at least it helped his right tear duct opened). Dr. Foster referred us to Dr. Berris, a very specialized plastic surgeon in Sacramento (just three miles from Aunt Mary’s house). He will insert a tube into Noah’s tear duct which will be there for 3 months.

On June 16, 2009, Noah had his second surgery. This time he was put into a deeper sleep so his surgery necessitated a breathing tube and an IV. He was poked 4 times before the anesthesiologist could find a vein she could catheterize. It was a good thing Noah was already asleep. Noah was already awake when they called me back into the recovery room. He was much disoriented and very upset. Luckily, mommy could calm him down.

Noah’s nose bled most of the day. Since his surgery, his nose has been really congested and has bled on and off. We have an appointment on Friday to see how he is doing. We can see the tube a little in the corner of his eye. I would take a picture, it is so tiny and clear that it will not show up in the picture.

PS Dr. Berris said that Noah's tube looked great when we went to his follow up appointment! His eyes have been so clear! I really hope this tube works. I don't want Noah to have another surgery. (Hopefully, Dr. Berris will be able to cut the tube by going through Noah's nose. If he can do this, Noah will not need surgery to remove the tube.)