Dr. Shelton's bedside manner

Chance's surgeon, while examining the scar on Chance's left side  from the original implant surgery, remarked that the scar was a little wide and had the nurse note that during the second surgery, they would narrow that scar.

Chance's scar after the first surgery

The scar may not seem like a big deal, it is not overly noticeable, but the fact that the surgeon was involved enough to care about the scar width spoke volumes to me.

This is a surgeon who cares not just about getting the job done, but the small things that may affect the patient.

Chance being a boy and all, means that he does not have long hair to cover his scars or implants.  I have seen girls with implants from the time they are tiny with hair that cascaded down and covers the implants so that you barely know they are there.

Chance's new scar (still fresh and healing)

Chance's implants are right out in the open, easily seen and noticeable.  A surgeon with a bedside manner that cares about such little things,  builds confidence that he will also be cognizant of the bigger things during surgery.

Dr. Shelton has been cognizant and has taken great care to line up the spots on the back of Chance's head where the magnets are attached.  We have had many comments through the years about how perfectly Chance's implants line up on the back his head.  The implants may not need to be perfectly aligned to function the way they need to, but it is nice to have someone care so much about the aesthetics.  Because the aesthetics are important to the recipient who will have these implants in place for the rest of their lives.

What perfect alignment looks like

A big thank you to Dr. Shelton, his skill in what he does, and his caring for the patient (and their mother) to get even the tiniest details right. Our family will be forever blessed by his talent and caring.