Well WE DID IT!!!! We survived the 1st week after surgery. We are becoming a little stir crazy being at the house so much, but all of the fun gifts everyone has dropped by are definitely coming in handy.
Today was the BIG DAY.....bandage removal day! FINALLY, I got to put some shampoo to that nasty head of Nathan's and give it a good washing :). Of course, we were even more excited about seeing the ear. It's still swollen a pretty good bit, BUT you can definitely see the new ear under all the swelling. As the swelling goes down you will begin to see the ridges that are throughout the outer ear. Before you scroll down to look at the pic let me remind you that this is a 4 stage surgical process. And we are just on stage 1. Right now it looks like his "little" ear is sitting on top of the new ear. AND THAT IS WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE :) The 2nd stage of surgery is called "earlobe repositioning", this is where they will take Nathan's "little" ear and reposition it to be his "new" earlobe. Right now we are pleased with the results and Nathan is getting more excited about the finished product in the near future.
Your prayers are still greatly appreciated as the healing process continues on. 2nd Stage surgery is scheduled for Sept. 1st. Can you believe it, that is only 2 months away.
***excuse the wet head look, this pic was taken right after his bath :)
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8 comments:
This is still so unbelievable to me. Our Lord is amazing to give people the knowledge to do this. I have been praying for ya'll and Nathan every day.
Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Nate, I think your ear is looking great and your clean hair! Hope the recovery continues to go smoothly.
WOW! That is truly amazing! It looks great!!!
I think it looks even more amazing in person!!! Lookin' FABO for one week after. Really, no more little ear which I love - but so diggin' the new look!
I totally agree with Allyson! It is AMAZING the knowledge our Lord has given these doctors! AMAZING! Still praying for you guys!
THAT'S AMAZING!!! You must be so excited and relieved to see him doing so well. Our prayers are with you!
Oh Molly! It looks great! Congrats on a successful surgery!!
It's only been a week too!
It looks fantastic! And washing hair was the first thing I always wanted to do, too! Glad to see he's feeling well!
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