Kelptyn's surgery did not begin until just after 10pm yesterday. I asked the anesthesiologist prior to the surgery if they could talk to the ICU doctors before hand and lift the NPO order (nothing by mouth) before the surgery. The cafeteria closes from 11pm-7am. I knew Kelptyn would be hungry long before a breakfast tray would arrive the next morning.
Much to our surprise the anesthesiologist went above and beyond his job that night. After he carefully cared for Kelptyn during the surgery, he then checked on him in recovery around 12:00am, and then he went out of the hospital across the street to the Ronald McDonald House (flashed his badge to get in, since it was after hours).....he told them about Kelptyn being in recovery and told them he had gone 25 hours without food or drink. The anesthesiologist then returned to us and handed me a complete set of 12 dinner sweet rolls. I could have cried. This act of kindness was a huge gift of relief for Kelptyn because....when Kelptyn woke up from surgery he screamed and screamed all the way back to his room until FINALLY at 1:00am he got his first bite of bread. Kelptyn then slept and ate all night long. He finished 3 dinner rolls and a cold leftover piece of pizza before his breakfast tray arrived in the morning. A special thanks to this doctor who brought our son moments of peace on his very traumatic journey. We continue to be blessed and amazed by the angels all around our son.