Pediatric Surgery
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belvak
Happy Camper
Myself, no. But, I know many who have and they all said it is top knotch and they had no problems. Don't know your situation, but hope whatever is wrong is corrected quickly!
I haven't had to deal with a surgery yet (and hopefully won't have to) - but I've been in contact with the neurosurgery department for the past week due to possible fusing on Baby A's skull. All I can say is that everyone I've come in contact with thus far in that hospital has been outstanding.
SShewbert
What love is all about
That is what my son has. The top part of his skull has fused and therefore his head is growing oblongated (I think is what it is called) and they are gonna go in and take part of his skull out to give his brain room to grow. I liked the doctor we met today and plan on calling him back on Monday and going ahead with it. I wanted to see though what other people thought.
sanchezf
Little ol' Me
My son has 2 surgeries at Childrens between age 6months and a year. They are wonderful, you couldn't be in better hands. If your son needs surgery you are at the right place..
M
Mousebaby
Guest
Well yes sort of. My son swallowed a penny when he was 7 or 8 months old and they had to go in with an endoscopy thingy and get it out. Other than that no.
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope everything goes well with his surgery.
SShewbert
What love is all about
How are your little ones doing? Any progress since the last update? They sound like they are fighting hard, they will be fine.
They're doing awesome!! I just got back from visiting with them and how I hate leaving!!! Yesterday I got to hold both of them for the first time and next week I get to start Kangaroo Care. Baby A is still on atrophic feeds of 2 cc's every 3 hours and Baby B is up to 18 cc's every 3 hours. They're both on the nasal canula - Baby A is down to 3 litres and Baby B is at 4. The doctor on rounds today said that they were textbook great and the best babies on the unit! They both have minimal issues with apnea and brady's - and each time they recover on their own. Baby A will have another ultrasound of his head on Monday to look at the fusing - some doctors say they feel the bones moving independently and suspect just overlapping and some don't and suspect fusing.
I'm having a baby shower - that's been planned for over a month now - tomorrow. That seems funny to me.
I hope your little one does well with the surgery - I will be anxious to hear that it all goes well.
myjobismommy
New Member
Childrens National Medical Center saved my childs life. He was born ill and at 10 days old was determined to be stable enough for surgery. We had Dr. Gingalewski and she is by far the most upstanding, talented, and caring surgeon. I recommend her, her team and anyone who cared for and saved my childs life. Miracles is what these dedicated medical members perform. Your child is in the best possible hands.
My kids have never had surgery there but I have dealt with Childrens many times. They are the greatest! Your son is in the best place and in the best hands. One of my best friends son had surgery there and she had everything good to say about them. Best of luck to you and I will keep your son in my prayers.
I might have overlooked but is this surgery soon?
I might have overlooked but is this surgery soon?
SShewbert
What love is all about
Wow they are doing great. That sounds wonderful that Baby B is up to 18cc's that's great. I hope all is well with them and they continue to improve. I also hope that it is just overlapping and not fusing.
SShewbert
What love is all about
My kids have never had surgery there but I have dealt with Childrens many times. They are the greatest! Your son is in the best place and in the best hands. One of my best friends son had surgery there and she had everything good to say about them. Best of luck to you and I will keep your son in my prayers.
I might have overlooked but is this surgery soon?
It will be in Jan. The doctor wanted to give us time after Friday to think of which surgery we feel would be best. He also wanted to give us more time to research and come up with questions and get a second opnion if we wanted to. I figured that what he told us little man has is what I thought he had from the research I had already done so I am ready. I have come up with a few more questions to ask him but plan on using him becasue my husband and I both felt comfortable with him. He is the head of the neurosurgeon department. He knows what he's talking about and is making sure we feel comfortable so I am confident with him. He will be on vacation from December 19th to Jan 9th so it will be after he gets back. He said that Jan would be fine cause there's no rush and right now he is in the timeframe as to having the best chances with the surgery the doctor wants to do.
misshelper
New Member
Yes, after the birth of my daughter in 01 was she transferred to Childrens to r/o water on the brain. Come to find out she had a blocked tear duct and a cyst up her nose that was causing the bulge on her nose. And she had surgery there to correct the problem. Children's is a great hosp all around.
lbreder
2into4
My son had to be flown out when he was born and had open heart surgery when he was three days old. If it wasnt for Childrens Hospital then he wouldnt be here. The rest of his surgeries he had was at Vanderbilt Hospital. Both places took great care of my son!
Yes, my daughter has had two surgeries there. One at 4 months old on her skull and the other an eye surgery. PM me if you want more details. I have nothing but good to say about them. Her Neurosurgeon is wonderful. I have been going there every 3-6 months since she was an infant. Your child will be in very good hands with them.
SouthernMdRocks
R.I.P. Bobo, We miss you!
Best of luck and prayers for your babies. Little ones are so resilient and such strong fighters!!
SouthernMdRocks
R.I.P. Bobo, We miss you!
Prayers for your little one as well. Children's hospital is great.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
There are not enough kudos in the world for me to give Childrens and the care that they have given my son over the past 4 and a half years. They are just wonderful. I have never heard anything about them. Best of luck little one!