The plastic surgery team was in this morning to check on Leah. She had been awake and upset for a good while before they came in, and I had just managed to calm her down, so I was a little dismayed that they decided to remove the bandages at that exact time. But they pressed on and cut away the bonnet, then started to unwrap. There was a lot of gauze, then several layers of antibiotic padding which they took off a little more carefully because it was up against the incision. They checked her incision with a flashlight and said it all looks great. Then they stepped back and let me have a look.
I was seeing quite a bit all at once, so it was hard to take: her shaved head, more swelling of her whole head and neck, the ear-to-ear incision, and the distractor. Frankly, it is awful. I was trying to prepare myself for it, but I have apparently failed. It will take me a few hours to become comfortable with it before I can post photos.
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ReplyDeleteJulie and David- You are both being so strong. Take it bit by bit...we are all thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great. Sometimes watching the recovery is harder than waiting for the surgery. Just keep taking it a bit at a time. You'll get through this! Hugs for all of you!
ReplyDeleteA blessing you can use:
ReplyDeleteFather of mercy and God of all consolation,
you show tender care for all your creatures
and give health of soul and body.
Raise up this daughter you have given us
from her suffering.
Then, growing in wisdom and grace in your sight and ours,
she will serve you all the days of her life
in uprightness and holiness
and offer the thanksgiving due to your mercy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Hang in there, and know we are all praying for you.