IrishAngel7982
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I''ll be praying for your son H!!!!
My son is having surgery for a rare sports injury.
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FireGoddess
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I hope it''s going well. Thinking of you guys.
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Thanks everyone for being so thoughtful and thinking of us!!
We are home, after a long, stressful but successful day. Christopher is resting fairly comfortably right now, although his tummy is a bit upset and he doesn''t feel up to eating. He is happy to be home and I am so relieved this part is over. He will go for a post op appointment on Tuesday and has pain meds to get him through when the local in his arm wears off. He will remain in some type of casting for 3 months, but is hoping that by the end of June (his 13th birthday) he will be back to his regular sports and activities.
Again, I appreciate each and every one of you that took the time to send your healing thoughts and well wishes our way!
We are home, after a long, stressful but successful day. Christopher is resting fairly comfortably right now, although his tummy is a bit upset and he doesn''t feel up to eating. He is happy to be home and I am so relieved this part is over. He will go for a post op appointment on Tuesday and has pain meds to get him through when the local in his arm wears off. He will remain in some type of casting for 3 months, but is hoping that by the end of June (his 13th birthday) he will be back to his regular sports and activities.
Again, I appreciate each and every one of you that took the time to send your healing thoughts and well wishes our way!
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I am glad to hear you guys are back at home and he is resting. Glad that everything went well and hope that he heals up with lightning speed!
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Yay!!! So glad it went well, and that Christopher is home!!!! You''ll give him lots of TLC I''m sure. Thanks for the update, was thinking of you today, and said a few prayers. Here''s to him making a speedy recovery and getting back in the game soon!!!! And hugs to you mom, know these surgery''s are soooo scary!!!
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Thankfully the worst is behind you! Now he can heal and you can relax a bit, as much as a mom can! I am so happy for your family...
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All is well here and other than the inconvenience of only having one hand to use, Christopher is feeling very well and presently entertaining some friends. It always amazes me at the resilience that children have.
Big shout out to FireGoddess, Sharon, Nan, SkippyGirl, Kimberley, Diamondfan, Kaleigh, Crown1, Tacori, DeeJay, Mara, Beacon, Vegas Angel, Monnie, IrishAngel, Sundial, Ellen, Al, JustJulia.
Thanks again and all thoughts are appreciated, pre and post surgery.
Big shout out to FireGoddess, Sharon, Nan, SkippyGirl, Kimberley, Diamondfan, Kaleigh, Crown1, Tacori, DeeJay, Mara, Beacon, Vegas Angel, Monnie, IrishAngel, Sundial, Ellen, Al, JustJulia.
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I am certainly glad to hear he is feeling well enough to hang with some friends!!
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How''s your son doing Hlmr?
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He is coming along very nicely, thanks so much for asking FG! Amazingly he required no pain meds in the hours/days/weeks after the surgery....tough kid as it was quite invasive surgery.
He is bothered a bit by the pin that is still sticking out of his hand (holding that rebuilt ligament in place) because it has shifted position somewhat, but fortunately it will be removed in a couple of weeks and he can start physiotherapy.
He hopes that by the end of June (his 13th birthday) he will be using his thumb again as normal.
He is bothered a bit by the pin that is still sticking out of his hand (holding that rebuilt ligament in place) because it has shifted position somewhat, but fortunately it will be removed in a couple of weeks and he can start physiotherapy.
He hopes that by the end of June (his 13th birthday) he will be using his thumb again as normal.
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He's a tough guy! I hope that his progress is on track and he'll be able to use the thumb in June too!
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Hlmr, how''s your son''s thumb? And a happy birthday to him if it hasn''t happened yet...
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Aw, FG, you are so very thoughtful to ask! He is turning 13 on Saturday
. I will tell him you send birthday wishes.
He is doing great! He just recently was told he could stop wearing his cast/splint and his thumb is amazing! He has to build back up the muscles that haven't been used in his forearm and thumb area, but other than that, it has really turned out fine. He tells me it's weird a bit, because he can feel the difference inside his reconfigured thumb versus his other one but that it feels strong in there, so that sounds good.
This is his last day of school, and he is looking forward to a summer of biking, swimming and hanging with his friends!
He is doing great! He just recently was told he could stop wearing his cast/splint and his thumb is amazing! He has to build back up the muscles that haven't been used in his forearm and thumb area, but other than that, it has really turned out fine. He tells me it's weird a bit, because he can feel the difference inside his reconfigured thumb versus his other one but that it feels strong in there, so that sounds good.
This is his last day of school, and he is looking forward to a summer of biking, swimming and hanging with his friends!
hlmr
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Thanks! I can''t believe he is a teenager!
And, I hope your bruise is better!! I had a good chuckle reading through your thread last night as I am forever banging into door frames and beds. Luckily my bruises don''t show up too much, especially at this time of year when I have a tan but I feel your pain! lol
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That''s great to hear Hlmr! I''m glad his thumb has healed well and he can go back to using it!!
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