A lot has happened in 9 days. We just got back to town today after enjoying some time with family in S. Oregon. The day before we left she had tried to put more pressure on the left leg than before and at one point it was so painful that she had to stay where she was and ice for about 30 mins. So, the day we arrived she was pretty apprehensive to put any pressure on her leg again. When we arrived Sadie was still on a pretty constant stream of pain medication (although we started the fazing out before we had left) and she was in the wheelchair. Another "day before we arrived" issue was that Sadie really felt the urge to put weight on her right foot, but due to doctors orders I told her no until I got a call back from the doctors stating this was okay. I called Monday, no return call Tuesday, but Wednesday they called late evening and said she had the okay to bear weight as she felt she could tolerate (at this point 2 weeks before it was "planned" to put weight). Wednesday night she got up the courage to try walking knowing she could put weight on both legs and although at times she was worn out and sore, she never looked back. The wheelchair was parked and not in use the rest of the trip. She occasionally walks 100% on her own (still in the boot on the right side) and occasionally she will use her crutches if she feels like she is running out to steam or is a little more sore. Today she has only required 2 Tylenol all day!!! Tomorrow Sadie will head back to school and Tuesday she will head to PT where I feel they will be very happy with her progress and we will find out how they feel about her having the boot removed.
Sadie's left knee seems to be less and less (if at all) of an issue now; the doctors were 100% right when they said she would turn a corner and do much better... she is! As far as her ankle; the boot does help protect her a lot, but she continues to have this off at night and today she did put weight on it for about 5 steps without the boot. For the most part her ankle is doing good. Last night she was complaining of some pain in the area of her heal and that would be the big concern (and prayer request) as this is the area that could require future surgery if it will be needed. Obviously we will know sooner than later if that is required.
I can not state enough how much the prayers have meant to us... obviously God is protecting her and the worst is behind her for this one!
I will update after PT on Tuesday and then will probably only do updates as we have appointments. Thank you again for all your support, encouragement and love!
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