Friday, June 19, 2009

Per Jeremi's request

Caution! What you're about to see is real live footage!

The following image may cause discomfort and disgust!!

Here is a brief summary of what surgery was done yesterday (but I won't go into too much detail)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: (taken from ehealthmd.com)
A thin, lighted instrument called an endoscope is inserted into the nose, and the doctor looks inside through an eyepiece. Much like a telescope with a wide-angle camera lens, the endoscope beams light into different parts of the nose and sinuses, allowing the doctor to see what is causing blockages. Surgical instruments can then be used along with the endoscope to remove the blockages and improve breathing.

Septoplasty Surgery (taken from webmd.com)

The septum and nasal passages are lined with a layer of soft tissue called the nasal mucosa. To repair the septum, the surgeon works through the nostrils, making an incision to separate the mucosa from the underlying cartilage and bone. The doctor trims or straightens the bent cartilage and then replaces the mucosa over the cartilage and bone.

Here is the picture requested by Jeremi:

Surgery...


Yesterday, June 18, Jeremi had sinus surgery. They had to go in and open up his sinuses so now when he gets allergies they won't automatically turn into a sinus infection! (which means I don't have to make him my special soup recipe...)


He is very sore today and this picture was from yesterday. The nurses and the doctor were all very nice and helpful and understanding. It took a while for the drugs to wear off yesterday so many of the nurses got to hear him singing and telling them that he has the best wife (good thing to say on truth serum!)


Today he is in quite a bit of pain, but we are getting through this healing process. He wants to let you all know that he loves and appreciates you.