More Changes

Hello all, 

Yesterday we had our first post-op appointment since surgery on 7/10 and overall it was good news. First and foremost he let us know we could go home! We've only been here just short of 3 weeks and we're already going home, this is new! Exciting for us and we are definitely ready so Adam is flying in tonight (Friday) and we are hitting the road tomorrow morning. We will take a couple days to get home, it's about 28 hours of drive time but expect a lot of small steps to let Zackary stretch and re-adjust. Wish us safe travels please!

When it comes to Zackary's healing the doctor was not over the top excited but says he's doing fine. His range of motion and flexibility is in a good place, and we will continue PT 2-3 times a week for the next 8 weeks at home. His first x-ray did not show any bone growth though. Not 100% surprised since it's only been 2 weeks but a little bit would have been nice. He let us know that this means he will keep Zackary at 0% weight bearing and toe-touch rules for standing. This was disappointing for Zackary because he knows that means still all wheelchair and walker, no crutches or stairs yet. A fun feat to handle when we are going home to a two story house. The doctor said he only wants to do x-rays once a month and will not increase weight bearing until he sees visible growth. We will most likely fly back to Baltimore for the appointments as Dr H likes to watch him walk, movement or ability once we get orders.

The doctor said he expects Zackary to be walking on his own in 2-3 months. Our goal now is for him to be up and walking on his own to help with the fan and cards come Balloon Fiesta, our favorite time! The doctor also let Zackary know that he was cleared to go to school, just with assistance and of course in the wheel chair. Zackary was happy to hear he gets to go, but not the wheelchair part. But ready or not he's a freshman in high school in just a few short weeks!

Lots of changes are the only way to explain this process and this whole summer but know we are always ready because we know God only gives us as much as He know we can handle. Thank you to all who have supported us up to this point. Please know your emotional support has helped our well being and your financial support has gone towards doctors bills, airfare, room, food, hotels and gas for driving home and so much more and more to come so again, thank you! 

Until Next Time, 

Momma Miller