Tommy Has Surgery

Today Tommy had minor outpatient surgery to remove a dermoid cyst near his right eyebrow.  In March we noticed a bump near his eyebrow.  The cyst is a clump of cells that Tommy was born with, no explanation as to why, and the cells grew as he grew.  Surgery involved anesthesia and a "peeling" of the cyst from the bone.  Tommy did great!  He head no adverse reactions to the anesthesia, but was just a bit groggy afterwards.  He didn't even take a nap today and has been in a great mood!  He will have to take it easy the next couple of days, so the stitches aren't bumped.  We'll go to story time at the library,  take a package for Brad to the post office, and maybe take a bike ride or two (all 3 can fit in the bike trailer at the same time!).  We are very grateful for the terrific outcome and so proud of Tommy!

Tommy, June 2009