Well we have had the Pre-op visit so we are just a few days away from surgery. Everyone has been very nice, can't wait to get this over with. Really hoping this is going to help Christopher's stability when standing and walking. I know after the surgical pain has worn off he will not have as much ongoing pain in that knee.
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| Waiting in pre-op, what a smile. |
Oct. 2nd - Surgery went great, Dr. Oskouei informed us he removed a large amount of the bone formation from around the joint. He was very satisfied with the added range of motion they were able to obtain in Christopher's knee. Christopher has twenty three staples in an incise down the front of his knee. They have placed a drain to help relieve any buildup of fluid on the knee over the next week.
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| A couple hours later, still looking good! |
He is to start back walking as soon as possible. Full weight bearing as tolerated. He is doing fantastic.
We are scheduled to come back for a follow-up in two weeks to have the drain pulled and check the incision site.
We are now a couple of days post surgery. everything seems to be going well, we are using the stair climber again to get him upstairs to his bed, otherwise he is walking everywhere else. He is really doing well. The biggest issue so far has been not getting his leg wet, during his shower.
Thank you so much for your continued updates on this blog! There are so many of us that think of Christopher everyday, and it is so nice to see how far he has come! I've had the pleasure of seeing him a couple of times at the Lassiter track, and I was AMAZED the last time to see him walking! He had such a huge smile, and always gives wonderful hugs!
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