Thanks BN for your thorough write up. I like how you put a pic of the hotel. I'm sure they'll appreciate it. BN stated he was upgraded to a suite, which isn't the norm. The state of Minnesota nurses were on strike when BN was here and LaQinta wanted all the rooms w/double beds for the nurses so they upgraded BN's room to a suite. The hotel manager said our patients, who get 10% discount off lowest rates by entering promotion code: SHAPMED, are on their preferential treatment list so they automatically get upgraded to a room with mini fridge and microwave when available.
It was great to see BN again and he was in his usual high spirits, as always. We definately would have liked to have gotten more grafts this time around but his laxity in the center especially was very tight. Dr. Paul didn't want to risk a big donor scar. BN had two sections with previous scars from Norton - Dr. Paul stated he was able to excise one but the other one will have to remain for now. BN's scar Dr. Ron healed beautifully - better than in picture posted.
BN was happy to hear there is more in the donor bank so he stated he's saving up to come back next year. Of course we'll address a 3'rd procedure depending on the results of this 2nd result - one step at a time.