First day home after 7 days in the hospital.
Thanks Summit UE for the great Welcome Home sign. Morgan couldn't wait for Olivia to see it and point out who drew each letter!
Our stay was mostly uneventful. Lots of rest and recuperation. A few days after surgery, the bandages were removed. Olivia couldn't wait to get rid of the "fluff." When asked how many stitches she has, the Dr. told Olivia that her chart would say TMTC -- too many to count! That wasn't good enough for her so the nurse started counting. 86 on the outside! And many, many more on the inside.
Next, a removable cast was made. It took a few tries to get a comfortable fit, but she got her favorite color (hot pink) and began to have it signed. Finally, she had a couple of PT sessions to learn to get around safely and with minimal weight-bearing. She won't be doing anything beyond that for about 3 months or so. She did great and if there's anything she has to learn, it's to slow down.
For now, she needs to rest and heal (and maybe start doing a little homework!).
Soo glad u are home now.....must feel good to be in your own bed...impressive leg there kiddo......wow!!!!! when do all the stitches come out?...take it easy...don't over do..(i"m sure u hear that all the time lol) but we love you and know you will do the right thing.....thumbs up precious girl!!!!!!!!!! :-) love you lots! ~Aunt S
ReplyDeleteWow! Now that is a whole lot of stitches!! I am happy to hear you are home and with a hot pink cast. Sign it for me please and add a big kiss...
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
Mrs. Cacciatore
wow!!! thats a lot of stitches. i wanna sigh ur cast!! you must be happy to be home and to see the welcome sign!!! that is cool!
ReplyDeletewell i have to go now!
until another post,
morgan
miss you a lot!!!
hope you get better soon!!!
Papa almost fainted when he saw all thoes stitches!! He says he has the bravest granddaughter in the world, and I agree with him.
ReplyDeleteYou are always in our thoughts and we love you dearly.
hugs,hugs, hugs
Olivia-
ReplyDeleteGet plenty of rest- and don't forget the homework: )
Zoe says hi and hopes that you like the "E" in HOME from the UE sign.
Take care
Jack, Pat and Zoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Your so brave Olivia I don't think i could do that BUT you will have a VERY nice scar! I want to sign your cast! AND WOW that's a lot of fluff!
ReplyDeleteThey did a fantastic job! How impressive. Please sign Aunt Georgia on the cast for me. I wish I was there to do it myself. Wow your teeth look fantastic. When did the braces come off! Sorry my post is so late I have had computer glitches. Love you
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