Surgery Today!

Mason will be having hand surgery today at 10:30am. This time they will be separating his middle and ring fingers on both hands. This surgery will involve the use of skin grafts from his groin area. We had originally been told that this would not happen because the doctor did not think it would add any additional function. However, after watching him use his hands this summer, the doctor now thinks it will be good for him.
The doctor had also mentioned trying to straighten his thumb again since the pins that were inserted last year did not hold. This time he wants to take a bone graft from his hip and insert the piece of bone into his thumb to add more structure to the thumb. At this time the thumb is not listed as one of the procedures for today, but the doctor might do it anyway.
We have been told that today's procedure is considered to be outpatient surgery so it is not expected that we will spend the night in the hospital, but we will be prepared to do so just in case.
Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support for Mason. We love you!

All smiles before the surgery!



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Location:Dell Children's Hospital, Austin