First Recheck

Well today we went in to see Dr. Buchmann, the reconstructive surgeon, this was the first time we have gone back into the Huntsman since Thomas was released from the hospital. Dr. Buchmann looked at the flap inside Thomas's mouth and said it looks great and its healing well, he said that he is positive that Thomas will have to have another surgery in 3-4 months to thin out some of the skin that they put into his mouth, when they put it in his mouth they put a ton of extra skin in his mouth because once it starts healing it shrinks and it will also shrink with radiation but the Dr thinks it will still be too big so he will have to have it thinned out, the dr said its a fairly simple surgery and it wont require a hospital stay. They also took out Thomas trach today and they removed the 34 stitches that were in his leg. They kept the feeding tube in because Thomas still isn't swallowing very well because of the swelling in his mouth, they want him to keep putting stuff in his mouth to practice swallowing, they want him to do this like once an hour! Also, the dr wants him putting more weight on his leg so that he can start walking again. I'm so glad that he is healing well!! Our next appointment is on the 8Th, this will be his consult for radiation. And today i got to see the claim that Huntsman sent to our insurance for Thomas surgery and hospital stay! 74,533.00!!!!! WOW!!!! That doesn't include the Dr's portion or the anesthesiologist. THANK GOODNESS FOR INSURANCE!! We hope everyone is doing well, and thanks for everyone who continues to keep us in their thoughts and prayers! Love you all!