First day of surgery

12/4/11 Today is the first day of surgery. The youngest patint is 3 months old and the oldest patient is 18 years old. There are 8 cleft palate surgeries; 4 unilateral cleft lips, which means one side of the lip needs surgery, and 2 bilateral cleft lips, which is both sides of the top lip.There are 11 other surgeries scheduled for removal of large birthmarks, and repair of scars caused by burns.Surgery took a little longer today because one of the doctors became ill. But, all the surgeries were completed, and it was a great end to a long day!