We went to the orthopedic surgeon today an got great news. The way that Chads leg is broken, will most likely not require surgery. He explained that the knee, unlike other joints/limbs doesn't have to be perfect and the dislocation of the broken bones is within the acceptable space that surgery may cause more harm than benefit.
They did give him a fancy new brace and told him to start with some very gentle bending. Thr doctor praised him for what Chad has already been doing (with bending, flexing, ice, etc.,) and said hes been doing perfect .
He is not allowed to put any weight on it for at least 8 weeks.
We have a follow up appointment for his knee and his toe on May 2.
So now it's a waiting game and hoping for speedy healing.
Thanks for your love and prayers! This week has been challenging with the health stuff and lightening hitting the property but your support helps brighten the dark days. Xoxo
This is the story of Chad's fight against Appendix Cancer. On January 7, 2015 Chad found out just how special he was when he was told that not only did he have Cancer but it was extremely rare and very aggressive. Chad has always taken life by storm - so why stop now? Some may have crumpled and fell but the soldier in him took over and he decided then and there he had an infinite number of reasons to kick Cancer's ass. The road will never be easy but he will fight - and he will win.
Just going to say a prayer of thanks for some good news in all of this!!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness. Now it's all up to Chad to heal. Physically and mentally. Behind you two all the way xoxo
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