Another Surgery

Toby had to go under the knife today.

Yes, Toby. Not Austin.




Some of you may remember Toby Tracheasaurus was adopted and arrived at our house a year ago, compliments of Passy-Muir, Inc.





Toby came with a Trach & Passy-Muir Speaking Valve, but not a feeding tube so he needed surgery to get a Mic-Key enteral feeding tube and upsize his Trach to match Austin's.

Today Toby had an appointment with the folks at Build A Bear in Downtown Disney. It was cousin Sophia's Birthday and she was going to get a bear, so I figured it was a good day for Austin to take Toby in for surgery.











Our "Surgeon" Johnny was SKILLED!! Toby didn't even need any anesthesia. Best of all, no pre-op appointment necessary!




*** WARNING - GRAPHIC SURGICAL PICTURES ***





Toby gets an incision for his New Shiley 3.5 PED Trach






Toby was also outfitted with a voice. He now says, "I Love You" when you press his left hand, paw, claw,...whatever it is.



Toby's First MIC-KEY button.



Austin was very impressed.






Turns out Toby had to return to surgery because his feeding tube stoma was too large. He needed a few stitches. While Toby was in recovery, Hello Kitty was stuffed & needed a bath.








Then it was time to SHOP!!! Both Toby & Kitty needed an outfit.





Decisions, decisions....



While shopping for clothes I found these other SN items:


A Wheelchair



A Medical Kit



They think of everything, well except for hearing aids!


Bianca, the surgical assistant, used some orange ribbon to make Toby's BAHA.



Once Toby was all done getting cut & sewn we had a fashion show. But not before the entire store sang our girl, Sophie "Happy Birthday".








Toby is now home and resting comfortably!





ETA: Did I mention we did not pay one penny for all the surgery? Now that is great Health Care!! Toby has WAY better coverage than Austin.


Thanks for peeking,