DS (8) got burnt last week, (boiling hot water, superficial/partial burns to 13% of his body) he's had 2 operations, 2nd one is successful so far, he's improving day by day. No pain, walking getting better etc. we're still in hospital, but probably due to leave sometime next week.
I think i've got most of my head around a lot of the accident, ds and I talk about it if he wants to, and he knows that there will be some short term sacrifices he'll have to make, but that long term, it'll be ok, whatever happens) I have psychological services from the burns dept lined up for us both if we need it, but no idea really what awaits us once we're out. DS is truly amazing. It has been truly godawful at times for both of us, watching him in pain, being brave is excruciating.
I know that life will change for quite a while, (strict regime of moisturiser, no sun exposure for next 2 years etc) and further surgeries aren't ruled out.
I don't know anyone who's gone through anything like this, don't know what to expect, where to go to get information on how to help DS recover as best is possible.
Everyone here is awesome, i'm hoping those on the outside will be so too.
Does anyone have any experience/guidance etc?
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children with burns ?
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Hissy · 25/05/2014 18:55
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