Look At Me...I'm Cast Free!

Hey look!  I now have an extra leg!

The cast removal was very traumatic for Kelli.  The saw used to cut the cast was very loud, but I think it was the fear of pain that really scared her.  While she felt confident to roll, crawl, and walk in the cast, she is now terrified to do any of those things.  Even picking her up causes panic because she is afraid it will hurt.

The good news is that the doctor said her bones have healed nicely.  There is still a section of the femur that needs to ossify though.  Once that happens, we can make plans for leg lengthenings.  Her doctor said it will take at least a year or more.  I guess in Kelli's case, the longer it takes the better.  I don't think she'll be emotionally ready for another surgery anytime soon.

Physical therapy starts tomorrow, and she will have another appointment on Wednesday and Friday.  For the next six weeks, she will have to go three days a week.  Please pray that she overcomes her anxiety and is willing to cooperate with the therapist.

So glad to have my cast off!