Wednesday January 31, 2024

Hi everyone,

Ava had her surgery today here at the Stollery, the Posterior pharyngeal flap. She was so brave coming in and did really well pre-op. She tolerating going to sleep very well in the OR, me of course had eyes filled with tears. It is so hard to hand your child off to the doctor in the OR and leave them.

We got admitted and are on 4D , the Peds surgical unit (we are quite familiar with it unfortunately). It’s been a tough afternoon.. Avas been complaining of a VERY sore throat from the incisions. It’s like knives for her to swallow and drink. She’s had little to no fluids and is mainly relying on the IV today to hydrate. There’s been lots of tears 😢. We are hoping she can get a good nights rest and have a better morning. 🙏🏼

The surgeon and her Pediatrician have both assessed her this evening and will see her tomorrow morning again.

Child life came by and brought ava some games and toys for when she’s feeling up to it. 🙏🏼

We will keep you all updated how she’s doing. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers for Ava ❤️🙏🏼