Hola!
After reading 
about the frenzy the D.C./Virginia/Maryland area was in this weekend, it is with more than a little relief that I tell you that it missed us. We were too far north for THAT storm! It's been sunny and clear in Massachusetts for a few days now.
Our consultation with David's doctor was Thursday. We had lots more questions for him, and he answered them all. He was almost offended when I asked "Would you have your son have this same surgery?" He gave a very quick "OF COURSE--do you think I'd recommend something I wouldn't do on my own kids?" Made me chuckle a little.
This doctor has done over 1000 of these surgeries. Not that he still counts, he tells us! It's just that for the first 5 years you DO have to count, and report on your surgeries, to get into some National Association or other. He just knows that his numbers have not gone down from those first five years, so he can estimate.
The good part is that David's curve is very basic, and "simple." And he has good bone structure: plenty of room on each spine segment to attach the rods to the sides of his spine. They'll go in the back, which is "quickest recovery," as opposed to going in from the side.
He'll spend 5-7 days in the hospital. After 1 day, they have him sitting up. After 2-3 days, he is standing and
walking around. By 5 days or so, he'll be walking up stairs. That's the criteria for going home: to be able to walk up stairs by yourself.
He'll go in to give blood for himself (should he need it during the surgery) tomorrow, and then it's quiet for a couple of weeks.
Then a pre-op day the first week of March, and the surgery will be March 8.
Now you know the calendar!
Onward to Monday--have a great week, Kari
Happy New Year 2023
3 years ago
5 comments:
Thank you for the update. Please let me know if you need to "stockpile" additional blood donations. I am
O+, the universal donor. I'm not sure about Sean, maybe the same. Just remember, we have a lot of blood down here in Rhode Island if you need more.
: - )
Forward you go - tell David that Aunt Kathi gives blood for fun several times a year! He is in our thoughts and prayers, Kari. You're in for an adventure. He and Brent can compare notes on hospital stays....
Glad you missed some snow! We're getting a lot of wet stuff - but it's just wet for the most part. Our Mountains are pretty and white, though.... Take care!
So interesting! Max is just at the beginning stages of scoliosis. I'll be watching David's process very carefully! Hope it all goes smoothly.
Sara
We will definitely be praying for David! It sounds like he will be in good hands.
Please know that we will be thinking of your family as well. To endure braces AND back surgery at the same time!!! - David you are amazing.
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