Eliza accomplished many things today and she is holding up really well tonight.
First was the removal of her casts. They were huge, and heavy, and Eliza reports that they were also very hot. That isn't surprising with the amount of cotton wrapped around her legs before the plaster and bandages.
The cast removal was pretty painful, as you can imagine, because they had to move her legs around quite a bit and they are very sore. It was such a relief to have them off and exciting to see her legs. They really are noticibly straighter than before.
Next she went for x-rays.
This is one of her legs, but both of them look similar in the x-rays. It's really amazing to think about all that she went through on Tuesday and that this type of correction is even possible.
She now has knee imobilizers to stabilize her legs to help reduce pain.
This afternoon we also took a walk around the hospital, had a visit from physical therapy, and she even took a shower. After a full day, Eliza's relaxing with a cup of tea and movie. My guess is that she'll be asleep before too long. Her legs are really swollen and her pain is on the higher side of what she's reported today, but I guess that is to be expected. She really is doing remarkably well.
I KNEW you could get through one more day! So, one down, a few more to go (I love underestimating!) and your grace and inner beauty are what is carrying your through....."yea, tho I wheelchair through the valley of surgical pain, I will fear no doctor or therapist or leg cast or moving of my legs....." :)
ReplyDeleteLove you all the more....we missed you today in Piano Parties but we came up with a surprise for you! Just need to get your address from your mom ASAP and then it will be a surprise no longer!