Recovery

Rhett is one week out from his surgery. We had a check-up with the surgeon yesterday. Pathology reports showed the bumps were cavernous hemangiomas (tumors of a blood vessel, more or less). Dr. Cranston said from the literature, he could see no harmful effects from having these or having them removed. He also couldn't say if Rhett could have more of them in the future or not. They are benign and you have probably seen one before as a raised birthmark on some babies.

The top picture was taken after we got home from his surgery and Aunt Cindy got to read about 7 Curious George books.

Rhett still has some swelling, especially in the lower spot. Dr. said this was normal and should go away in a few weeks. Rhett doesn't want you to touch the incisions, but they must not bother him too bad because he was wrestling with his cousins this weekend like a mad man. This picture was taken the day after surgery. He has more swelling and bruising now.