(Hello everyone, I'm Yang-Yang, I'm 8 years old)
(I have a teeny tiny left ear since I was born)
(My mommy said this is a gift from god)
(But I don't know why my classmates laugh about my teeny tiny ear)
(I'm not afraid, because I met Dr. Ear Chen!)
Hi, I'm Yang-Yang's mommy
Hello, I'm Yang-Yang
(How old are you) 8
2nd grade in elementary school
It was not until he was born
that we know he has microtia
I felt like my world collapsed
But for real it's fine
Because medication now is
pretty advanced
so I don't think it is a big problem
We've come such a long way
now he's gonna get his ear reconstructed
(Did you find out during prenatal checkups?) It was until giving birth
that the obstetrician said
your kid has a bigger ear on the right
and a little ear on the left
To be honest I didn't know why
is this happening
cause we didn't even know there's the thing called microtia
Until he was 3 months old
that I know that
he has microtia
We joined the Noordhoff craniofacial foundation afterwards
and through the sharing of
other experienced parents
we knew that
after the treatment of hearing ability
like we did
for ear construction
the best is the industry is Dr. Zung-Chung Chen
When Yang-Yang was 2 or 3 years old,
we went to
Chang Gung hospital to see Dr. Chen
Dr. Chen had mentioned the
approximate time to
get ear reconstruction
so we've reserved for this year since then
He (Yang-Yang) said
finally I don't have to be make fun of anymore
I said: what? why are you laughed at for?
may people
will say to him
: why is your ear so tiny? It's weird!
Dr.Chen is also a doctor who
values the kids'
own opinion
Yang-Yang told Dr. Chen that
He didn't want to do surgery then
But when he was 7 he went home from school and hug me crying
saying mommy hurry
I want to have big ears
I said: What happened?
he said because classmates made fun of him
the classmate is even his best friend in kindergarten
Yang-Yang are you nervous now?
or are you excited?
Excited!
Are you scared of the surgery?
No!(so brave!)
How about mommy's feeling?
very mixed...
Of course it's not about the surgery
it is that when I see his ear
the sutures, wounds,
for me as his mother...
(You'll be distressed?)
Yes
In the morning he said that
mommy I want to bring this
I said what for
: I want to give this to Dr.Chen
Okok
(Do you know what this is?)
Paw Patrol
Let's turn you into a handsome man
(The day before the surgery day, consultant will help shave the patient's hair to ensure the sight of the surgery site)
(The anesthesiologist will also be present to know the patient and build trust)
You don't know this? (No)
Ok
This is bad
I have all the power rangers
(exclusive personal shampoo room to lower the anxiety of kids)
(ECG examination to recheck and ensure the kid's health)
Yang-Yang: Next time I want to get
my haircut like this
Like what
Like this
(Stickers of Ultraman given by the anesthesiologist)
(Surgery day)
(Happy Yang-Yang)
Do it again
I'll apply some lotion first (cute scrubs to lower the tension of the kid)
give me your hand...
("apply lotion" is to apply anesthetic, parents can use lotion at home to "practice" with their kids)
You ticklish?
It's so freezing
Let's open this
Look what's inside
Mario thingys!
Cheers! (sedatives mixed with yogurt drink)
You are super good! (encourage the kid to drink in a single gulp)
(Doctors and anesthesiologists will play with the kids until the sedatives start working)
(anesthesiologist's little magic trick)
(Dr.Chen drawing with Yang-Yang)
(anesthetics are injected out of the kid's sight after the kid feel dizzy from the sedative)
(into the operation room)
(Using Glidescope to minimize the scratching from the intubation)
(Heart rate check, safety first)
(Brain wave monitoring, precisely inspect the depth of anesthesia to prevent uncomfortable waking-up)
(mistral-air, to keep the patient warm during the surgery )
(explaining the mean of anesthesia, and telling the parents about the surgery to lower the insecure of the parents)
(Doctor's and nurses checking before patient wakes up)
(Able to move around the night after the surgery, Yang-Yang is playing in the recovery room like it is playground)
The next day
Good morning Yang-Yang! (Anesthesiologist checking)
I'm today's anesthesiologist
I'm a friend of Dr.Su
which is the anesthesiologist yesterday
Dr.Su has told me that
I should definitely check if you are OK
You're lying down watching TV and sipping water
Like a boss
Mommy serving you
(8 days after the surgery)
(Wraps removal at about 7 days after the surgery) (Yang-Yang talking about Pokemon)
(Let's talk about the whole procedure)
For the wound
I'll clean the
wound of
the skin graft area
for the hair, like what the nurse taught us
is to wet a towel and wipe
for this part its just
cleaning and rub medicine on
the site of drainage
I barely hear him complaining
about pain in the ear
His pain area was like
it's possible that here is the area of skin graft
so it's like a sore feeling at the joint
I asked him
He said it was not pain but soreness
But it goes away 2~3 days after the surgery
Yang-Yang did it hurt
Yes
Where
Arm
For how long?
2~3 days
For the ear?
0 days
Does it affect your daily life?
No
He still can watch TV
YouTube
and fight with his brother
argue with his brother
argue with me
it's all good
(I'm the little demon)
comparing to a hospital
there were less
stress and tension
There were 2 surgeries
for the ear tunnel
I stared at the TV screen
on the wall
saying "Yang, in operation"
But here, at least I know where my child is at
the anesthesiologist also gave me a lot of faith
And the techniques of Dr.Chen is undoubtable the best
So I never worried about Dr. Chen's part
Anesthesia was the most worrying part for me
But throughout the procedure
I feel very relieved
And he also feels a lot less anxious
about injections
So I consider this the best part
I strongly recommend
to come to Vendôme
When they perform anesthesia
we, as parents, can really lay back
and relax, not to worry about
what
will happen
what will occur next
grabbing and fixing the child to inject
for here
we don't have to worry at all
Vendôme anesthetic team
Dr.Su told me that
when Yang-Yang wake up
he won't remember that he
had injections
Yang-Yang didn't remember at all
There were bruises here
and he asked me what happened
I said I don't know
Got it
Will you be scared of injections anymore?
Yes
Very, very good experience.
All the way he came along
with a teeny tiny ear
I've
fulfilled my promise to him
Reconstructed his ear
So I feel
(emotional)
that
I even think that
my emotions will
be under control
over a week
but I still can't because
he finally
have
big ears!
he got his ear fixed
He was also excited that
he won't be laughed at anymore
he can stand out brave and say
I have the same ear just as you
Thank you
Thanks to Dr.Chen
Thanks to Vendôme