We got a call from Jack's surgeon yesterday and she wants to make some changes to his surgical plan. Originally, the plan was for him to have the leg lengthening this Friday and then after that process was done to do a patellar tendon lengthening on his knee. She has consulted with a couple of her colleagues and they have decided to do the patellar tendon lengthening this Friday and the leg lengthening in 4 weeks.
Soooooo.....that's the new plan. A bit disapointing because we were all really looking forward to getting the leg surgery over with and that process started. The tendon lengthening will still be on Friday and he will be in the hospital through the weekend, but should be feeling good again by next week.
I could go on and on about how this really complicates things for us, but I'll spare you. It's a huge inconvenience, but we're trying to stay focused on what's important...doing the right thing to get the best results.
On a happy note, I was the "special visitor" at Jack's school today. He invited me to school to help him share with his classmates the details of his surgery. He definitely listens to us and knows what's going to happen! His classmates asked the sweetest questions afterwards. One girl asked when he'd be back and school and when we told her he wouldn't be back until the fall, the entire class was so sad. It was very heartwarming!
We'll keep you posted if there's any more changes.
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Oh boy...I can imagine what this does to your schedule! You have a good attitude, "doing the right thing to get the best results"...in the end, that is what what is important.
ReplyDeleteI get thrown off when people change plans on me like that.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you all.
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep staying positive and if you guys need anything just let us know. We are all here for you. That is so cute about his class. Jack will do great he is such a strong little guy and has great parents.
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