In case you are wondering, this is a diagram of what her palate currently looks like. Her lip surgery was done in China when she was 15 months. I wonder how much of that experience she remembers....
During the procedure, they will make an incision on either side of her palate along the gum line and then bring the tissue together in the middle (ok...not a really good technical description, but that's about how I understand it.)
I think the part that will really hurt are those initial incisions along the gumline. They will not stitch those back together and will leave them raw. This is to prevent too much scar tissue from developing and further problems when her jaw is growing.
Thank you for doing such a good job explaining the procedure she will be going under. How long will her recuperation take?
ReplyDeleteIt will be good to get this over with, and by Christmas she will be back to her normal self! I hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for little Miah. I too, hope that you will be able to go with her to the OR. I can understand your concern.
ReplyDeleteShe will do great. Mouth surgeries are not as painful as one would think and little ones recover so quickly.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can go in with her. Are they doing it here? Or at Childrens? Will be praying for you all for a smooth transition, surgery and recovery.
Erinne
Wishing you all the best and hoping for a speedy recovery!
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Nikki
Ooooh. Ouch. I always wondered how they repaired palates. Thanks so much for explaining it. I hope she does well and her recovery is quick. Will be keeping her and her dear family in prayer! Love, Petrie
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