Saturday, July 31, 2010

The time has come.......

to build Jansen a "new ear" I can't believe our little guy is about to start this journey. We knew this day would come, but wow it got here fast.
Jansen will begin his surgeries with Dr. Jones on November 16 at Scottish Rite.

You can find more info here: http://www.atlantaear.com/
Below you will see the 4 stages.

Stage 1: Rib Graft

Hospital stay—two to three days
Return Visit—seven days after surgery.
Age for Surgery—5-6 years old optimal, but any age afterwards.
Head bandages for ten days.


Stage 2: Earlobe

Hospital Stay—outpatient and discharged same day.
Return Visit—stitches removed after one week.
Timing of Surgery—minimum two months after Stage 1.

Stage 3: Elevation or Lifting

Hospital Stay—outpatient and discharged same day.
Return Visit—one week after surgery.
Timing of Surgery—at least three months after Stage 2 completed.



Stage 4: Tragus & External Canal

Hospital Stay—outpatient and discharged same day.

Return Visit—one week after surgery.
Timing of Surgery—at least three months after Stage 3 completed.



Jansen looking at all the children Dr. Jones has helped.

Chris and I have done our research and are ready to begin this journey with Jansen and
Dr. Jones. I will continue to update as the time gets closer.

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2 comments:

Christie said...

Good luck! I'll keep you in my prayers!

Christie

P.S. "Blog update" must be in the air. I have actually been considering it all day, although I have yet to do anything about it ;o)

Molly said...

I just got chills.....oh how I know what you are feeling right now. Lifting you guys up in prayer!