Friday, 29 May 2009

Adopt-a-patient

In 2005 we adopted Libby. Today she became a patient of the Africa Mercy. One of the ship's general surgeons, Dr Bruce, had a cancellation, so he offered to correct Libby's umbilical hernia (below, before surgery). The ten minute procedure was finished by 9.15am and she was back in our cabin by 10am.


Below, ready for surgery.

Below, getting drousy before the anaesthetics are given.

Below, after the surgery.

Below - the finished result - an "inney" instead of an "outey".
More photos later when the dressings are removed.
In the meantime, we have the challenge of restraining a child that is supposed to be sleeping all day, but is actually bouncing off the walls...We are incredibly blessed to be living in a hospital ship crewed by some wonderful and dedicated and loving medical staff. No waiting lists, dodgy hospital food, expensive car parks, MRSA or long journeys for us! Dr Bruce has already been to our cabin to check on Libby. Great. Olly

4 comments:

Ken and Caroline said...

Pleased to hear the surgery went well.
Did you know that extra large patients in London who need an MRI are sent to London Zoo to have their scans done?!!!

Nadine said...

I'm glad it went well! Were you both able to watch the surgery as well?
I miss you all lots!
Nadine

Alex Manzoni said...

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Hope she is feeling better soon. She is so beautiful and is not the 3 year old I had an image of in my mind. Love the long hair
Send all my love to the rest of the family and I can't wait to see you all (hopefully)
Love you loads
Alex
xxxx

Unknown said...

This is disgusting to see. If you all weren't brainwashed you'd understand... There was nothing wrong with her in the first place, but I guess when you adopt a western ideology it's only a matter of time before you become a victim to another agenda you're unaware of. Continue seeking validation from people that don't love you