Tuesday, October 25, 2011

I finally did it!!!

I went ahead and emailed Dr. Fearon tonight!!!  This is the craniofacial specialist in Dallas.  I finally heard back from the pediatrician that referred us to Dr. Frank and I can honestly say I am glad I do not go to this pediatrician!  Our PA that we see wanted us to see a Ped. to make sure she wasn't missing anything in terms of Lucas' head.  At any rate, he basically said (through his nurse) that Dr. Frank (who mind you is a plastic surgeon and not board certified) would be a good match for surgery.  Really, gee thanks Doc but no thanks.  He did get us some information about Gillette hospital in Minneapolis, so I am going to do some checking there.  This pediatrician is very nonchalant about the whole surgery and at one point stated that I know more than he does!  I find that to be a very telling comment as I have just started to do research on craniosynostosis and hadn't heard of it until a month ago so I really don't think I know more than this Dr., but I am trying to find out as much as I can so I know the right questions to ask when going into such a serious surgery.  I am very anxious to hear what Dr. Fearon is going to say.  I basically asked him if he thinks Lucas is a candidate for surgery and I sent him some photos.  We will see.  I pray that God continues to lead us in the right direction and we come to the right decision that is in our hearts.  We want to make sure we seek out every option and thoroughly weigh our decisions as what we do will affect Lucas for the rest of his life.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers, along with Andrew and Jacob.

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