Recovery
Tison had a successful surgery on Monday. The shin on the right leg had was badly damaged in the burn–it needed a large skin graft. This was a very serious injury because it could have resulted in an infection in the leg bone. He could have lost his leg due to the infection.
Skin for the graft was taken from his upper thigh. The first day and night was painful and unsettling for Tison. He is a brave little boy but it wasn’t until 2 a.m. that the right combination of medications allowed him to fall asleep. He liked the X-Box in his room. It really helped to distract him and keep his mind off why he is the hospital.
We must be very careful because the skin will require 72 hours to begin the attach to his shin. Tomorrow we go to see his doctor–we will know just how he he is progressing. He is a strong and brave little boy. He impresses us every step of the way.