De Pel
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De Pel has now completed his surgery to restore his face after being attacked by a bear in Burma. The surgeons in Chiang Mai grafted skin from his arm and legs onto his face to cover the wound and create a nose. He says he no longer has any pain, just some numbness.
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After arriving back from Chiang Mai, De Pel and his wife were very excited about their trip home, they missed their children, especially the youngest which is just 2 years old. Their grandmother has been looking after the children. Their eldest son who is 18 years old is helping on the farm while his father is getting treatment. De Pel's wife expressed a little concern that they may have to sell some animals if they do not have enough food this year. But she was adamant that De Pel would now stay at home and look after the children so she could go and work on the farm.
He and his wife are very happy about the treatment they received. After the bear attack they thought he was going to die. During our conversation she kept repeating "I didn't think it was going to be like this." Expressing how grateful she is that De Pel is alive. They are further excited that not only did he survive, but he has been given a new face and a nose with nostrils and still has his sense of smell. He is also working on improving his ability to speak and eat. Â
They said everyone at the Hospital were very nice. People came and gave them food and makeup. Although they couldn't understand the nurses and medical staff they could tell by their tone that they cared. They were very positive about their experience in Chiang Mai.
Del Pel and his wife travelled back at the clinic on 9 July for follow-up in Chiang Mai. They said that their children were happy to have them home. He said his youngest was a little confused as he looked so different. He looks and feels great and despite not having top teeth and an upper pallet he has been able to figure out how to communicate. He currently can only eat liquid or very soft food. When they arrived at the clinic they had a large bag of gifts; including Karen jam and freshly picked orchids to give to the staff to show their gratitude.
They wanted to thank everyone who helped them and tell them that they are grateful. They said if they ever get the opportunity to return the favor they will. In fact De Pel's wife, while in Chiang Mai took care of a 12-year-old girl who is going through treatment for leukemia as she had no parents to watch her. This meant that she spent time on the 6th floor with the girl while her husband was on the 7th floor. As she had never been to such a large building before, the process of navigating the hospital was a bit overwhelming at first.
After the follow up in Chiang Mai De Pel and his wife can return home to a normal life with their children. They will keep in contact with the clinic and if there are any infections, they will return immediately. Thanks to the donors, De Pel now has the opportunity to see his children grow old and continue to support his family.
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After arriving back from Chiang Mai, De Pel and his wife were very excited about their trip home, they missed their children, especially the youngest which is just 2 years old. Their grandmother has been looking after the children. Their eldest son who is 18 years old is helping on the farm while his father is getting treatment. De Pel's wife expressed a little concern that they may have to sell some animals if they do not have enough food this year. But she was adamant that De Pel would now stay at home and look after the children so she could go and work on the farm.
He and his wife are very happy about the treatment they received. After the bear attack they thought he was going to die. During our conversation she kept repeating "I didn't think it was going to be like this." Expressing how grateful she is that De Pel is alive. They are further excited that not only did he survive, but he has been given a new face and a nose with nostrils and still has his sense of smell. He is also working on improving his ability to speak and eat. Â
They said everyone at the Hospital were very nice. People came and gave them food and makeup. Although they couldn't understand the nurses and medical staff they could tell by their tone that they cared. They were very positive about their experience in Chiang Mai.
Del Pel and his wife travelled back at the clinic on 9 July for follow-up in Chiang Mai. They said that their children were happy to have them home. He said his youngest was a little confused as he looked so different. He looks and feels great and despite not having top teeth and an upper pallet he has been able to figure out how to communicate. He currently can only eat liquid or very soft food. When they arrived at the clinic they had a large bag of gifts; including Karen jam and freshly picked orchids to give to the staff to show their gratitude.
They wanted to thank everyone who helped them and tell them that they are grateful. They said if they ever get the opportunity to return the favor they will. In fact De Pel's wife, while in Chiang Mai took care of a 12-year-old girl who is going through treatment for leukemia as she had no parents to watch her. This meant that she spent time on the 6th floor with the girl while her husband was on the 7th floor. As she had never been to such a large building before, the process of navigating the hospital was a bit overwhelming at first.
After the follow up in Chiang Mai De Pel and his wife can return home to a normal life with their children. They will keep in contact with the clinic and if there are any infections, they will return immediately. Thanks to the donors, De Pel now has the opportunity to see his children grow old and continue to support his family.
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