So the surgery was a week ago now. Above is a picture of Matt right before he went into surgery and below a picture from a few days ago. The folks at Shriners are so great with kids. He got some presents, a hospital baby, and lots of TLC from the staff. The surgical team was outstanding! Tubes and furlough plasty (back soft palate extension) were both successful. His front reconstructive surgery was more extensive than they thought and they were not able to do bone grafting at this time. The remaining holes in his front gums and palate were much more extensive as they extended into his nasal cavity. So, it was tissue and gum repair all over up in there. When everything heals in 6 months, they will attempt the first bone grafting. Our buddy was a real trooper! Lots of scary stuff for a 6 year old when blood is coming out of all your openings in your face. The first day was the worst for him for sure with numb spots, soreness, swallowing blood, nausea...bleck! But a week later, he is doing really well! He is still a bit tired and sore, but he amazes me how he has bounced back so quickly. Thanks everyone for your prayers on his behalf. I can tell a difference in his nasality all ready with the palate extension and the repairs in his tissue. We are thankful for all that has been provided for him.
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