Jake is scheduled for surgery this coming Friday, the 25th. It was originally set for March 10th but his orthopedic surgeon got hit with pneumonia!!! This time, it's a biggie. He's having the tendons behind his knees lengthened, his left tibia derotated (yes, that's a real word!) and he's having osteomtomies on both legs which will give his feet more room to be in 90 degrees to facilitate walking/standing. I think we both have a better feeling about the new date. Jake has been on a coughing bender for the last couple weeks. That being said, he's healthy!!! We don't have a reason for this most recent bout which is different than past coughing episodes. Usually, it's a sinus or ear infection. Not this time, everything looks good. Kinda hoping (if you can hope for such a thing) that it's allergies. After he's out of the long leg casts from surgery we'll get him back to see the allergist.
He's been making good progress with his RGO's (reciprocating gait orthotics) and his walker that he's had since Christmas. Right now though, he's grown so much that ALL of his orthotics need to be re-done!!! At school he's gotten a KidWalk so he can be upright there too. Headed in the right direction. With this surgery he should be much closer to being a walker!!!
Thanks for all the continued love, prayers, and support. It means the world to us!
