Second Clinic Appointment

This is Susan before and during her second outpatient appointment on Wednesday. Dr. Lewis was again pleased with the healing of the graft on her right leg. Susan will have to stay in her immobilizer for the next three to four weeks but is doing great. She will be back to Shriner's for her second surgery in late July. This will address her abdomen and chest area. It was a very successful day.

Here is a picture of Susan, always in good spirits, even in the aftermath of intense surgery. It's easy to forget how vulnerable and sore the graft on her right leg is when she smiles much of the time.

Sunday

Today is Sunday and after the morning bandage change and exercises, we headed to Newton. John played in a pick up soccer game while Susan and Jackie sat in comfortable chairs on the sidelines. Thank you to Dr. Paul Levy for inviting us to join in and being such a great support.

Rest and English

Still Friday, later in the day, and Susan studies English using her picture dictionary. She practices both saying and writing the words in the book. When she arrived, she did not speak any English. She now knows many words and phrases, including: "How are you?" "Thank you so much." "Welcome Back." "I'm sooo tired." and "I like animal crackers."

More Recovering

Today is Friday, and Susan is on bedrest, playing with her new gameboy, donated by a friend. Susan must now bend her right leg ten times, twice a day. It is extremely sore from being straight for the past four weeks but the graft is healing well. And her left leg looks wonderful.

Clinic Appointment on Tuesday

Susan had her first outpatient appointment today. Dr. Lewis checked the progress of her legs and was very happy with the results. Her left leg has almost healed and does not need to be bandaged anymore. The right leg still requires bandaging and the immobilizer. But Susan is doing great and recovering well. We are very very happy with today's results.