Owen update: Friday Aug. 29

7am
We ended up having to stay in the hospital one more night. The took the drainage tube out yesterday evening around 5:00 while in the O.R. and while Owen was under anesthesia. Turns out the tube was caught up in a stitch from his initial surgery so they had to open his incision up a little to release it. He did great during the procedure and was only really upset when he woke up in the recovery room and mom or dad weren't there (parents aren't allowed--very busy room with kids recovering from all kinds of surgeries and if anyone needs immediate care, they don't want hovering parents in the way). Once we were up in the room he ate pretty good and drank enough liquids that we were able to take the new I.V. bag off that accompanied him to the room after the tube was removed. This morning Owen seems to be he usual self...hates diaper changes, loves Elmo and wants to go for a walk and has been dancing a little. We WILL be going home today! Not sure what time yet but at this point I don't think there are any other issues that will come up that would keep us here any longer.