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This article was posted to Jayber on 8 September 2005 by to the following categories: Family.
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Today, at Brian's visit to the doctor, they gave him the go-ahead to use crutches!. This is so exciting! Read on for details.
Quoting Brian and Jill:
FROM 4'3" TO 6'1" IN 90 DAYS!!!!!
WITH 3 EASY PAYMENTS OF $150,000 YOU CAN DO IT TO!
Hey Guys this is Brian and Jill here with a little update and some exciting news. I went into the hospital today (the 8th of Sept) to let the doctor tell me what I wanted to hear. X-rays were at 1:30 and the appt was at 2:00, all the bones are either healed or in the last stages of healing.
This is exciting because the last x-rays taken showed a rather large chunk of bone still missing from the right Tibia and the plate on the high break via left Tibia was termed a Non-Union and so in home ultra-sound ensued to help the plate adhere to the bone.
Well it worked because in 3 short weeks I filled the divot in the R Tibia and the plate has adhered enough to warrant me putting about 40lbs of pressure on it. I officially have the go ahead to put all my weight on the right leg which grants me crutches as well, which in my opinion is long overdue :)
A couple minor questions that we had were also answered in our favor, one being if there was any reason why I shouldn’t drive and the answer being no reason, feel free. I can now put the left leg in the shower with me which I couldn’t before because the skin graft was still healing aggressively. Also I will be getting what is called an AFO (Ankle Foot Orthotic) which is small enough to put inside a shoe .... Cool eh?
So now I have shoes on both feet the only catch being that the left shoe is a size 13W and the right shoe is a size 12. But now that the crutches have arrived and the left leg is able to bear a little weight and can now go through walking motions which then means the ankle, knee, and tendons will be stretched by default. I like that.
Thank you all for your good thoughts as I look forward to giving more progress reports in the future. In the mean time....it’s all Physical Therapy and Working Out!!
Adios for now
~Brian and Jill~P.S. I can now stand up to pee!!!!!
Here's a couple more photos from today.
Looks Good Brian! Keep it up, you have our prayers backing you up. Plus, if you ever need an OT, call me up! More than likely you will be friends with the PT-type. Take care you two! God Bless
YEAH! We agree crutches is long over due! We are so excited that your recovery is going so quickly!
See you soon!
Hi Brian and Jill,
Glad to hear the good news! God is good and still at work! It was GREAT to see you at Jason’s football game! With our love & prayers, Kevin
Glad to see you returned to 6’1”! Just remember those crutches are for walking, not tripping people! Hopefully we’ll see you hopping around soon! Take care.
Youre looking great Brian!!! I’m so happy to hear how well you’re progressing. Youre always in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work. These pictures are so cute!