November 6, 2007

There isn't a lot to report in regards to Sadie right now. She has a blast (we all did) in Disneyland and we were so very grateful for the wheelchair. Honestly, I didn't realize how grateful I was until yesterday. After work I had two places to run to in the mall; Macy's and JC Penney; they were just quick runs, no browsing, so off we went. We parked at Macy's and did what we needed, then headed to Penney's (if you know Alderwood mall, you know that the distance is maybe about two blocks). Sadie was exhausted and in a lot of pain. Her limping got increasingly worse and she has to sit several times to make it. While in Disneyland I didn't really notice this, but then I remembered that Sadie sat in the wheelchair 85% of the time and those times she was out she was standing or riding on some ride. As painful as this was to witness yesterday, it actually served as an affirmation for me. I have been second guessing the surgery; what parent wouldn’t go over it in their minds to make sure they were doing the right thing? After watching her yesterday, I realize how much pain she is in and how just simply walking a few blocks does affect her.

On that note; the surgery is schedule for next Tuesday, which seems to be approaching quickly. We have all the pre-opp appointments on Monday and at that time will find out the time of the surgery (yes, we have to wait until the day before). I will try to do a quick post on Monday evening to just fill you all in on what I know. I should get a clear picture on what recover will look like, how she will be feeling, etc. I do know that they told us to prepare for one to three nights in the hospital (one if all goes well) and that she will spend two full weeks in a cast; meaning she should be coming out of the cast on November 26th. After the cast she will go into a boot, but will not be weight bearing at that point, but should be able to start some therapy. I am not sure what therapy looks like at this point, again, that is something we will find out on Monday.

I have had some people ask about visitors at the hospital. I know that they have visiting hours and I will post those Monday; I think that until I know the time and length of the surgery it is hard for me to know when people could come. I do know that Sadie will be medicated (obviously) so what she does or does not remember, only time will tell. I will be discussing Sadie's feelings about visitors with her and I will post that too. So far she has told me she doesn't mind and would enjoy visitors, but I also am not sure how clear she is on how she will be feeling.
For a the intent of a quick little post, that sure was long!!!

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