After a late night out on the town, I still felt urged this morning to make it out of bed and get to the hospital, and I am glad I did, because today I was bedside to my first cesarean section! I was about to scrub in and assist, but given that I didn't have much breakfast, I figured I'd sit the first one out to see how it is done. There is nothing like some good old ripping and tearing inside the body of a patient who is still awake. It is probably best that most women don't see what goes on behind closed doors, because our population would seriously dwindle. Lets just say that the procedure is very violent and takes plenty of strength. It was weird to see a retired rugby player doctor put all his weight into pulling a baby out. No wonder a lot of surgeons are always in good shape!
By looking at the size of the woman, and her stomach, I was expecting a very small baby, not one the size of her whole chest. After some serious work, the baby was finally pulled/pushed out by the head and let out its first cry. It was, of course, brilliant to see. After all it is the miracle of life. I cant wait to assist the next one!
That is all I wanted to post for today. I will try and get some pictures monday to give everyone something to look at. Tonight I am off to the cinema just outside of town. I may do some bowling as well. Have a great 4th of July everyone! I will be forcing everyone here to celebrate it, including the doctor who did the cesarean today. Talk to you later.
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Wow Kevin! That is amazing. Was the baby a boy or a girl? Did they name it Kevineke or something? What's playing at the cinema there? We are still missing Jolly, Purity, Prince, Isaac, Melody,Levis and Marsey. I hope you can go back to visit them.
ReplyDeleteHave fun tonight.
Love Dad
If it was a boy he must be "Kevanouchi". That's the name I always used when talking to you when you were a young squirt. You asctually thought that was your real name!!!
ReplyDeleteI suppose the next surgery will be a heart transplant!!It seems as though you and uncle Steve are running neck and neck on your surgical experiences.
Have a great 4th celebration!!!!
We love you even more -- if that's possible.
Grandma and Grandpa P
Happy 4th Kevin, it seems like you are having an amazing (for lack of a better word) experience.
ReplyDeleteKevin did you stand through the whole operation? How terrible that must have been.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a certain schedule to be at the hospital?
Do you eat lunch there or do you go back to your place?
Sorry Grandma is asking so many questions.
We loved it better when you were with the little ones.
Hope you can send pictures later.
We sure cannot waite to see you, I know it will be awhile for the two of us.
I love reading your blogs very much.
Stay safe
We love you,
Grandma & Grandpa
How nice to experience a celebration of life after the sickness and death you had earlier in the week.
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin. Just wanted to let you know that I've been following your blog and I am SO inspired by what you're doing! Who knew that the kid who grew up across the street was going to be doing such amazing things!! Thanks for letting all of us in on your adventure.
ReplyDeleteThe baby was a boy, and I didnt stay around long enough to find out its name. I wanted to get home for some lunch.
ReplyDeleteI was able to stand through the whole operation. I will be completely adjusted and comfortable with them by the time I come home.
I usually plan on getting to the hospital at 9am and then I stay there as long as I feel like. Everything usually finishes by 1pm, so this is when I leave to go home and eat lunch. I joined a local gym here, so me and another volunteer usually go to work out in the afternoon. It keeps me busy.
Thanks for all the compliments. I am planning on returning to the orphanage tomorrow for a bit. I have heard that the kids are asking where I am. When they hear that I am at the hospital, they ask "is he going to be ok?" Stay tuned for pictures
I'm so pleased we now have another Kevanouchi!!Have a picture taken with the new wonder of the world "Kevinouchi II"...
ReplyDeleteBuenos tardes nieto. Kali nichta .
Just in case the first is good night in Spanish and t he second is the same in Greek.
So-------------- Good night Nieto.
Grandpa P