First Glimpse at the Wound

Cutting the bandage off

Today at 3:00 we cut the bandage off. We were expecting a 4-cm incision - but found a 6-inch incision...I would have been in pain if that had been my scar I am quite sure. But Chance was just fine. Luckily, we had just had a discussion with his brother about acting calm no matter what the wound looked like just before we cut it off:) We gave Chance some pain killer this morning, and he didn't ask for or seem to need more through out the day. We did give him some pain killer at bedtime to help ensure a good nights rest.


Chance is delighted with the fact that he got to keep the pajamas from the hospital. This is not typical, but since we could not get Chance's shirt over his bandaged head, the nurse sent Chance home with his hospital garb. Chance loves this and can not wait to show all of his friends at school. His little friend that lives across the street has already been over to marvel with Chance at the great p.j's. Ahhhh, to be a kid again and be able to bounce back so quickly after someone has drilled into your head..... If Chance had his way, he would have been riding his bike today(balancing the bike may have been another matter). We are grateful that Chance is doing so well. Now if we can just get him to take the hospital p.j.s off.........