Date Posted:14:00:53 03/17/13 Sun Author: Shirley Subject: Well, c'mon folks. Let's kick start this board again!
It's been a long haul but we're all getting there. By the time I had second hip replaced it had grown into the pelvic bone but I'm alive and recovered and no more excruciating pain. Can only walk with my walker but you'd be surprised at what I can do from a wheelchair! I can dust, use the Swiffer on hardwood floors, kitchen and bath floors and believe me, my view from down here let's me see every speck of dirt or dust.
Further update on our Randy: He had a nine hour surgery to correct congenital scoliosis and he gained 4-5 inches in height but then his arms were too short to manage personal hygiene so still needs 24/7 care which Jeff is providing and the school system is home schooling him because he has steel rods along his spine from the shoulders to the tail bone. He's had bone lengthening surgery on his upper arms. The last metal sleeve (which has a screw that has to be turned several times each day) and the last one will come off next month, He's gained three inches on each arm and the surgeon hasn't yet decided on doing the lower arms. If not, the next will be his calves which have to be broken in several places and we're dreading that. My therapist tells us that will be the most painful.
