Krew's Scare

 Whitney (3:25 pm PST, Sunday 1/2/22)

Krew’s surgery went well. His doctor took another layer of skin off his whole face. The incisions that were made in the first surgery (to allow the skin to swell) have now been sutured up with self-dissolving stitches, and a fine layer of HIS skin has been sprayed over his hands, leg, and arms. The doctor wants to see him back in surgery potentially Friday to do more on his face. Krew’s facial burns are the deepest of the three of them. 

We had a scare about 10 minutes after he returned from surgery. Krew’s breathing tube inadvertently pulled out. The staff acted so quickly. About 15 people were in that tiny room, including two doctors and the anesthesiologist. The anesthesiologist, Devon, acted quickly and precisely enough that there shouldn’t be any issues with brain damage due to lack of oxygen. He is stable and resting now. 

Pepper is getting all of her bandages changed now. Her doctor took a look at her and was so pleased with how her face is healing. She said, “Honestly, I could just stand here and stare at her all day.”

Pepper is potentially going in for surgery Wednesday to see how the cadaver skin is doing and to determine if she is ready to start skin grafts. 

I asked about their breathing tubes, and we will have a better idea after their surgeries on Wednesday of when the tubes might be removed.