surgery pics and billing errors

Dave as a parent gowning up pre-op because we knew he'd need to "escort" Calvin to the OR.

Immediately post op in the PACU (post anesthesia care unit). The head wrap was a bit of a problem because when Calvin woke up it was TOO TIGHT and he screamed and fussed until we eventually took it off. The healing was still fine, but it just meant more swelling.

After the longest day on record in the PACU we finally left around 4:30. Calvin was feeling pretty good and looking good too.

By the time he got home he was already wiped out.

Day 1 post op in the morning - not too swollen, but got more swollen as the day went on.

Day one post op was Clare's birthday! I'm so glad we had her party a week early. I would not have been up to having a party that day.

By evening, the swelling was pretty bad. But at least his eyes never got swollen shut.

Days 2 and 3 were spent resting and playing wii!

By Friday we were able to go to the museum for an hour or two.

CAlvin has two small incisions just behind the hair line on his left side. The stitches are still in and will fall out on their own. It is taking a while for them to come out. Probably because Calvin showers so infrequently :)

Not sure yet if I think it was worth it. The cosmetic change is minimal and does not correct the asymmetry.  If I had it to do over again I am sure I would have done the same thing.

Last Saturday I got a bill for $6770 from the hospital AFTER the insurance paid their portion. I totally freaked out. Our dr. had told us everything would be covered by insurance. Since it was a Saturday I couldn't call the hospital and see if it was an error.  I was worried sick all weekend. Finally Monday morning I was able to call and the hospital person said, "oh, it looks like we need to adjust your account. You should only owe $95. I'll check with one person and get back to you." He called me back an hour later and sure enough I owe $95 not $6770. I was very relieved and also FURIOUS! What if I would have just paid the money with out calling. Would they have just stolen that money from me? It makes me so angry that hospitals over charge for everything and then wait for insurance and patients to correct billing errors.