It's not pretty...in fact I won't be posting pictures until it heals up
a bit.
There is an 1-1/2" wide strip from pinkie finger to thumb that is
covered with 'integra' (fake skin-grafting stuff) basically it is there
to keep the area from getting infected and not scarring until the
grafting happens in a few weeks.
The unveiling was a scary process...something we really could not
prepare him for....he cried...
But in a few minutes he was ready to examine it and understood the
instructions for turning the screw-type thing that will extend his hand
and wrist.
The fingers aren't visible yet, I'm wondering if that will require more
surgery...
He is helping with the pin care (all 8 of them) and he is the one that
turns the screw to move his hand 1mm twice a day.
He really is a brave boy...oh and he convinced us that swimming...even
with a bag over his hand...is a good idea.
Oh and tonite my DH took the time to explain some basics about the human
body- digestion, blood vessels, the brain.... he was clueless! Don't
they teach that in their school curriculum?
But he saw a picture of an MRI machine and suddenly had a flash back
that he was in one of them one time...for his head....but could not
remember why, thought maybe it had to do with fevers that he had...-
hmmm! Wonder what other surprises he has in store.
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Glad things continue to progress for Joe. I can't imagine what that looks like and really don't want to know!! Our sweet boxer just had surgery to remove a tumor. She has a 12 inch incision stapled together with two drains hanging out and it is all I can do to look at it covered up. I am allowing hubby to do all the medical care with it! Can't imagine seeing my son's hand like that! Guess I better brave up here soon with Bryson's surgery looming over us!
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