Tongue & Lip Tie Revision: Portland, OR

Before & After Revision

Well Daddy, you, & me took a trip all the way to Portland Oregon to have your tongue and lip tie revised. It was such a long drive and you absolutely HATED being in the car seat for almost 3 whole days (there & back). You did so well though! They took you away from us for the procedure for only about 5 minutes and you were very upset when you came back but you were smiling before we even left the clinic. You then fell asleep the moment we started driving. I was a nervous wreck the whole week leading up to the procedure, but it was really no big deal at all. Dr. Ghaheri was great. He explained everything to us and was very kind (he even said you seemed like an awesome kid). Your nursing still needs work, but it is definitely getting better! You didn't seem to be in pain at all after the procedure and you never refused to nurse, which I was quite worried about. We even went to do some sight seeing at Multnomah Falls after you napped. It was absolutely beautiful & of course you just LOVED the nature! Although the trip was grueling and long, I am so happy the procedure is done & you are doing so well!|

Update (7/26/13): Well we are about 2 months post revision now. Your nursing is sooo much better despite some minor reattachment! It isn't always perfect but the improvement is definitely dramatic. You are still a lazy latcher when you are sleepy, but it is bearable. You have started solids and you do not gag or choke at all, even when you are fed chunks of fruits or veggies. You are now able to take a bottle and even a sippy cup but you have no interest in the paci, which is completely fine with me. You are just now getting your first two bottom teeth so I would imagine those top ones are close behind. I'm looking forward to seeing how they come in. I am so glad we had this procedure done. It was worth the long drive and I think if you could talk, you would definitely agree! :)

Fast asleep after your procedure