Pre-op MRI
Auggie had a very difficult time with his quick MRI, He had such a bad experience last time after his fall that he associates the whole experience with pain and discomfort, plus he is terrified of the noise. Even though we had practiced at home and pretended that we were astronauts going on a mission in our space capsules he would not have anything to do with it. Basically we had to swaddle him and force him to lay down. I was able to lay just below him between his legs and try to comfort him - I think I promised him every toy in the world if he would just lay still. We got through it after much screaming.
Next we met with the anesthesiologist to go through medical history and the dietary restrictions for the following morning. After that we met with he neurosurgeon to go over the procedure and sign consent and waiver forms. We were told that the MRI still showed chiari malformation with a significant syrinx. Since he has a blood disorder they were going to give him two medicines prior to surgery to help with clotting - amicar and novoseven. In addition they would have plasma at their disposal if needed for heavy bleeding. Off to the hotel now for some rest before the big day....
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