Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " one? He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying enough for both of us! Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? Mommy to 12/17/98 and Christian 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 had both sets of tenotomies under GA.. First one when he was 4 months, second when he was 9 months. When he came to he was very cranky.. VERY! But i think that it was probably a good thing to do them under GA especially the last one.. Good luck! my questions for today Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " one? He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying enough for both of us! Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? Mommy to 12/17/98 and Christian 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi - My son was 6 weeks old when he got his tenonomy and I still had him go under a general for it. He was only under for a total of 15 minutes and that included the cast being put on after the tenonomy. They took him away from me while he was asleep and then they put him under and did the procedure. When he woke up he had a cast on, it was simple and painless for us both! They are under for such a short amount of time that I would definately prefer it over a local. You can also have them give him nitrogen to just relax him a little if you aren't comfortable putting him completely under. > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >Subject: my questions for today >Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:16:44 -0400 > >Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He >was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and >do >it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office >with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I >would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried >about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by >someone. >He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy >without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " >one? > > > >He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came >in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was >as >cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying >enough for both of us! > > > >Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to >Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to >have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be >extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > >Mommy to 12/17/98 > >and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi , Obviously you know 's story for her 2nd tenotomy. I don't think there was nay question that would get the anesthesia. She is very fiesty during her appointments. As for his " wound " --- 's looked HORRIBLE the last time I had seen it (8/16, tenotomy was 8/20, cast came off 9/13). When the post-tenotomy cast came off, I was prepared for a major wound but believe it or not, it was practically healed!! It was a bit red and a little " crusty " (forgive the non-technical term - LOL) but within 48 hours it was barely noticable. Not sure what did it but maybe Christian's will do the same. Dr H never seemed as bothered by 's as I was. sees Dr. H at 10:00 for her 2 week DBB check. What time do you report to Pre-Op? Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, DBB 23/7 Owen and 3/20/99 > Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He > was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do > it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office > with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I > would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried > about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. > He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy > without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " > one? > > > > He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came > in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as > cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying > enough for both of us! > > > > Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to > Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to > have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be > extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi Marilouise, First off, I am glad to hear is feeling much better! You and have our best wishes at the Cardiologist. Well, it makes me feel better to know that her " wound " was able to heal with the cast on, maybe it will for Christian too. We don't have to be there until 12:30 on Friday. I bet you will be halfway home by that time. Dr. H said that Christian will only be in the shoes full time for 2 months because he is older. Is this the case for also? I would assume because she is older than Christian. Mommy to 12/17/98 and Christian 1/30/04 _____ From: Marilouise Tozier Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 10:18 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: my questions for today Hi , Obviously you know 's story for her 2nd tenotomy. I don't think there was nay question that would get the anesthesia. She is very fiesty during her appointments. As for his " wound " --- 's looked HORRIBLE the last time I had seen it (8/16, tenotomy was 8/20, cast came off 9/13). When the post-tenotomy cast came off, I was prepared for a major wound but believe it or not, it was practically healed!! It was a bit red and a little " crusty " (forgive the non-technical term - LOL) but within 48 hours it was barely noticable. Not sure what did it but maybe Christian's will do the same. Dr H never seemed as bothered by 's as I was. sees Dr. H at 10:00 for her 2 week DBB check. What time do you report to Pre-Op? Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, DBB 23/7 Owen and 3/20/99 > Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He > was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do > it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office > with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I > would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried > about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. > He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy > without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " > one? > > > > He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came > in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as > cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying > enough for both of us! > > > > Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to > Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to > have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be > extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi , your son is only two days older than mine (Feb. first) Anyhow, my son had his tenotomy when he was six 1/2 month old and he is a pretty strong little baby! Since I knew only that the tenotomy is done localy we didn't talk about any other options but I tell you I would do it under GA if I could repeat it! They needed 3 people to hold him down!! This is not nice to see. He was fighting it and crying. Everything turned out well but it took a little longer (20- 25 min). I think for the doctors sake (and for him to be more concentrated) and for your babys sake (and your own) try to have it under GA! My thoughts and prayers are with you on Friday! Good luck Kody 2/1/04 rt atyp. CF 23/7 DBB Serendy 6/29/02 > Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He > was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do > it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office > with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I > would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried > about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. > He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy > without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " > one? > > > > He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came > in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as > cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying > enough for both of us! > > > > Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to > Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to > have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be > extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi , Sorry we'll miss each other again! Yes, is FT DBB for two months. Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, DBB 23/7 Owen and 3/20/99 > Hi Marilouise, > > > > First off, I am glad to hear is feeling much better! You and > have our best wishes at the Cardiologist. > > > > Well, it makes me feel better to know that her " wound " was able to heal with > the cast on, maybe it will for Christian too. > > > > We don't have to be there until 12:30 on Friday. I bet you will be halfway > home by that time. > > > > Dr. H said that Christian will only be in the shoes full time for 2 months > because he is older. Is this the case for also? I would assume > because she is older than Christian. > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > _____ > > From: Marilouise Tozier [mailto:verylittlebrain@h...] > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 10:18 PM > To: nosurgery4clubfoot > Subject: Re: my questions for today > > > > Hi , > Obviously you know 's story for her 2nd tenotomy. I don't > think there was nay question that would get the anesthesia. > She is very fiesty during her appointments. > As for his " wound " --- 's looked HORRIBLE the last time I had > seen it (8/16, tenotomy was 8/20, cast came off 9/13). When the > post-tenotomy cast came off, I was prepared for a major wound but > believe it or not, it was practically healed!! It was a bit red and > a little " crusty " (forgive the non-technical term - LOL) but within > 48 hours it was barely noticable. Not sure what did it but maybe > Christian's will do the same. Dr H never seemed as bothered by > 's as I was. > sees Dr. H at 10:00 for her 2 week DBB check. What time do > you report to Pre-Op? > > Marilouise > 9/9/03, LCF, DBB 23/7 > Owen and 3/20/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 , Thank you for the info. We'll see how it goes.maybe Christian will surprise me and be calm. Mommy to 12/17/98 and Christian 1/30/04 _____ From: Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:29 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: my questions for today Hi , your son is only two days older than mine (Feb. first) Anyhow, my son had his tenotomy when he was six 1/2 month old and he is a pretty strong little baby! Since I knew only that the tenotomy is done localy we didn't talk about any other options but I tell you I would do it under GA if I could repeat it! They needed 3 people to hold him down!! This is not nice to see. He was fighting it and crying. Everything turned out well but it took a little longer (20- 25 min). I think for the doctors sake (and for him to be more concentrated) and for your babys sake (and your own) try to have it under GA! My thoughts and prayers are with you on Friday! Good luck Kody 2/1/04 rt atyp. CF 23/7 DBB Serendy 6/29/02 > Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He > was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do > it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office > with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I > would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried > about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. > He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy > without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " > one? > > > > He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came > in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as > cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying > enough for both of us! > > > > Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to > Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to > have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be > extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 , Thank you for the info. We'll see how it goes.maybe Christian will surprise me and be calm. Mommy to 12/17/98 and Christian 1/30/04 _____ From: Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:29 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: my questions for today Hi , your son is only two days older than mine (Feb. first) Anyhow, my son had his tenotomy when he was six 1/2 month old and he is a pretty strong little baby! Since I knew only that the tenotomy is done localy we didn't talk about any other options but I tell you I would do it under GA if I could repeat it! They needed 3 people to hold him down!! This is not nice to see. He was fighting it and crying. Everything turned out well but it took a little longer (20- 25 min). I think for the doctors sake (and for him to be more concentrated) and for your babys sake (and your own) try to have it under GA! My thoughts and prayers are with you on Friday! Good luck Kody 2/1/04 rt atyp. CF 23/7 DBB Serendy 6/29/02 > Dr. Herzenberg said Christian should have his tenotomy done on Friday. He > was on the fence as to whether or not he should bring him into the OR and do > it under anesthesia. He finally made the decision to do it in the office > with local anesthesia. Christian is such a fighter he cries and kicks. I > would not be thrilled about him having to have anesthesia but I am worried > about how it will go if Christian is merely laying or being held by someone. > He is EXTREMELY squirmy. Has anyone had an older baby have the tenotomy > without anesthesia? If so, was it uneventful? Was your child a " fiestly " > one? > > > > He cried when they were taking his cast off and then 's son Tommy came > in and Christian cried while they were taking his casts off!!! Tommy was as > cool as a cucumber though.He must have been thinking - this kid is crying > enough for both of us! > > > > Now, this is my next question. After they removed today's cast, the cut or > " wound " behind his knee looked extremely raw and painful. I showed it to > Dr. Herzenberg but he didn't seem to think much of it. It isn't going to > have any time at all to heal. Will it look absolutely horrible and be > extremely painful for Christian as the next few weeks of casting progress? > > > > > > Mommy to 12/17/98 > > and Christian 1/30/04 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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