Sock Monkey Monday: When A Sock Monkey Gets Sick...

For a long time, Sirus Monkey hasn't been feeling well. In fact, back in January, he wasn't feeling well, but he put on a brave face. 

Ignoring the cuteness, if you look at Sirus Monkey's side, you can see a white spot, and a crooked line. He went to the Sock Monkey Doctor the other day, and the diagnosis wasn't good: herniated stitches, which were bleeding stuffing. Poor guy.

Surgery was scheduled for Saturday (as fast as the Sock Monkey OR could accommodate him).Eli went with him to keep him company. Eli was with me when I was in the hospital, so he's a good monkey to have around if you're sick.

First, the paper work. There's always paper work, even for sock monkeys.

Then, it was time for Sirus Monkey to get gowned up. He was nervous, but Eli held his hand.

There was time for one last hug before Sirus had his IV put in, and Eli had to go.

There was lots of sleepy juice in the IV so Sirus would be asleep for the procedure.

De-gowned and ready for surgery. The nurse had put his IV in the wrong arm, but it was okay. 

Yep, those are herniated stitches alright. The Sock Monkey Doctor also discovered that Sirus had a ruptured under arm. Both would need to be repaired ASAP!

 "Scalpel...er seam ripper"

After the herniated stitches removed. The rupture is the dark spot on the far right. 

The problematic stitches removed. There should have been far more string for the stitches. No wonder he was bleeding stuffing. 

The Sock Monkey Doctor set to work closing the wound and taking extra time to be sure to close the rupture as well.

Finished, and the surgery was a complete success! No more rupture, no more hernia.

Eli Monkey was waiting for Sirus in the recovery room.

Sirus got lots and lots of cuddles. All on his good side of course.

Bandaged up, but he looks much happier!