Preliminary Before and After Photos

I can't believe the difference already. When I asked if we'd be able to see a change in her head shape immediately, they both emphatically said "no"... and then "well, probably not."

I think they were either crazy or modest, because this difference is amazing.

(They also could be trying to guarantee that I understand there's a real need for helmet therapy, and they're just denying the fact that her head already looks so good.)

Before (narrow forehead):


After (HUGE difference above the temple area... could just be swelling, but... you can imagine what it will look like):


Before (big 'ol "biscuit" or "muffin" on the back):


Biscuit/Muffin, GONE!:


Crazy, right? For all of this agony, I'm at least glad there's such a difference already. Also, check out those TEENY TINY incisions. I love it. All the nurses are RAVING about how amazingly small they are compared to what most kids look like after their CVR (open) surgery, with the zig-zag from ear-to-ear. Thank GOODNESS we did it right.

All the other photos (heads up, some look a tiny bit gross -- it's just neosporin, not ooze) are over at the picasa page.