24.

Rylan went back for surgery 24 today. She is having some scopes of her airway and esophagus done. 

We have always taken the family to be there for her support system. We all go back into the pre-op waiting area and wait with her. The girls are so good and always quiet. 

Today, the nurse would not let us go back with her. Only Adam could go. I know typically this is the "rule" but it's never been enforced. Occasionally you will get a nurse who won't let you back immediately, which is fine. But this nurse was saying absolutely not. 

Adam continued to complain and finally she let us back to say our goodbyes. It was awful not being allowed to be with her. So thankful I got to see her before she went back in!! 

The princess right before.

The doctors said everything looked great! They were both surprised!! Last time her ENT doc cauterized her fistula, in hopes it would heal together. Today when he looked, it did just that!! He said he didn't think this would even work for her. A true miracle! Her esophagus is still small, but will work for her. She just needs to learn to eat (chew everything very well). She can handle liquids, so soon will we start trying puréed foods and see how she does. We go back in a month again to see how everything looks. 

Overall, a good visit! She woke happy, and immediately asked for drinks! :-)  We stopped on the way home and bought Rio 2 for her, which she's been dying to see!