One week ago. That is when Sam had his last surgery. Today, Sam, Nathan and Shelley made it home from Hobe Sound/Miami. Sam had is one-week post op visit with Dr. Tse (pronounced "see") on Monday morning. The Dr is very happy with his results and Sams recovery.
Note: Sam's eye/plastic surgeon's name is Dr. Tse. That is like having a dentist named "Dr. Clean" or a pulmonologist name "Dr. Air." Very appropriate if you ask me!
Anyway, a third surgery is being planned, but not for a while. There is no rush. It will be another cosmetic surgery, to lift the eyelid a bit more and to re-crease the seam where the first surgery took place. My guess is that, especially after reading the surgical report, that the first surgery was very traumatic to the lid. The neurofibroma was rather large and involved.
So for now, Sam is home. He goes back to school tomorrow but cannot participate in PE for a couple of weeks. We have to be careful about the sutures clean and to prevent any infection. No rough-housing with dad or Nate. Bummer.
I cannot say enough about how tough Sam is. Remember, he has been getting poked and proded by doctors, techs, assistants, nurses, mom, dad, you name it, since he was 3 months old. He wears a patch over his good eye every day to help keep the right eye functioning and he's been doing that for years! He never complains about being in any pain or discomfort or anything. It is amazing how tough he is.
Please keep Sam in your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate the support and kind words from everyone so far. Please keep them coming!
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