Dentist Recap

Owen had his teeth worked on last Thursday.  Just in case someone else needs to go through this, I thought I would share how it went.  (Prior post)

Owen couldn't eat anything after midnight the night before.  Daddy was the one that took him (and I got to talk to the anesthesiologist on the phone the day before as well) so this is what I was told did (or would) happen. 

After they arrived, Owen got in his chair with Daddy sitting next to him.  The plan was for Daddy to help distract Owen from the anesthesiologist getting things ready to start the IV.  So, Daddy got to play a "game" with Owen that involved magnets and keeping one of his hands busy.  Then they would start the IV in the hand that Owen wasn't using playing the game.  He would be out a few seconds after.  This did end up working for Owen (there was a plan B ready in case - a shot in the butt to get things started).  Daddy said he was out in less than 10 seconds and it was sort of scary seeing him like that - his eyes were still open but he wasn't "there."  Daddy was then told it was time for him to go.  It took a bit more than an hour and then Daddy was back there for when he started to come to (I was told the IV sedation was much milder) and they were ready to go home about 30 minutes later.  Owen was a bit dizzy and "drunk-like."

Daddy had to watch out for him on the way home as he couldn't put his chin to his chest as that would cut off the airway.  He had to stop a couple times to get Owen adjusted.  After they were home, Daddy gave him some 7up (clear liquids but no water) and later some ramen noodles once he was getting hungry.  They chilled out in the living room a lot that day and watched some new shows, especially the How It's Made show.

When they came to get me, Owen was all smiles and he wanted pizza for supper.  His lips were a bit banged up - assuming from the procedure.  Otherwise, he wasn't in much pain and isn't angry at Mommy or Daddy.  I consider this a success!

We have to go back in about 2 weeks to see how he is doing.