7/21/09
Tongue-tied
Ben has been receiving speech therapy for about 6 months now. And while we have seen an improvement, it's been a pretty slow process. Today we went to see an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doctor) based on our speech pathologists recommendation. Last week when Mrs. Brookelyn examined Ben's tongue she noted he doesn't have a full range of motion. Brian and I have both noticed this in the past. Poor guy can't eat an ice cream cone with a really good lick the way he should. So ultimately the ENT agrees and feels he could benefit from a Frenuloplasty (an out-patient procedure to clip the tongue). He's scheduled for next Tuesday. Please keep Ben in your prayers that day for a quick painless procedure and a speedy recovery. Post-operative he will still need therapy, but we hope it will help speed up his progress.
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Good luck Ben-we'll be thinking about you on Tuesday. From what my mom says the hardest part will be before the surgery not letting him eat. Yikes!!
Saw the procedure on google. Not happy that Ben must have surgery, but happy that this was discovered and hopefully it will help Ben. While I was in my MRI yesterday, I kept saying prayers for Ben. That made the time pass and hopefully "Prayers Work"
Doctor Bear is on his way (UPS). He comes fully dressed to ease any apprehentions about doctors and comfort little ones on surgery day.
thanks for the update regarding Ben. Sr. Pat and I will keep him and both parents in our prayers. Hope all goes well.
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