Well, we are home from having surgery. It went well. In fact it went so well, the surgeon didn't even admit Ethan to the hospital! He announced "Success!" and was happy to say that he didn't have to do the reconstructive surgery he had originally thought he was going to have to do...in turn he only extended the achilles tendons in each foot/ankle. More good news... because they only extended the tendons, they also opted to put Ethan in short casts (which come just below his knees) vs. long casts (which would have much farther up)... We stayed in Sioux Falls for through Sunday and had some fun (took in the zoo; saw the falls, and had a quick visit to Toys R Us) before we returned back to Fargo.
So far, Ethan is being very tolerating of everything. His only complaint of the casts (outside of not liking having a sponge bath) is that his feet are hot. We're hoping that the next 6 weeks goes by fast.
Needless to say, Ethan went back to school today and had his friends/teachers sign his casts. He was a tad bit tuckered out when he got home but he had a great day and was happy to see his friends again.
Thanks to you all for the prayers and support...they're being heard and answered. :-)
Until later... Lisa
Oh so happy to hear that you are home & Ethan tolerated surgery so well! Can't believe he's back in school! Our prayers have been with We're seeing more improvements! John's muscle soreness is gone now from the physical therapist in Germany. We went to the Community Center. Both of us worked very lightly. I watched John put his left leg up by itself on the leg machine! We laid low afterwards. Tonight when he was mixing up his shot...he came to me & showed me how he could grip the top of his shot with his left thumb & index finger. It is definitely not paralyzed! The muscles are in need of strengthening tho. Want to get a hold of his therapist he had before for MS. They moved to Marco Island, Fla., but they are going to be here this weekend. Want to call her & see if she can recommend anyone to replace her. His insurance paid for all of the therapy too! Needless to say, we will be going to the Center often. I have a mammogram & bone density tomorrow. Plan to go to Silver Sneakers before at the Center. Take Care! Continue to heal fast! So glad it was less than anticipated! John & Sue
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