Perfect

We had our first follow-up appointment with Dr. Lenke today!  Danielle had x-rays at 8:30 am and an appointment with the doctor following the x-rays.  It has been 11 weeks since the surgery that will forever change things for her!  Dr. Lenke's "fellow" saw her first and he examined Danielle and looked at the x-rays and said "This looks fantastic!"  Music to my ears!  Dr. Lenke examined Danielle and his first words after looking at the x-rays were "Perfect, the alignment is fantastic!"  We had a few questions for the doctor.  The tingling in her bottom and hips is normal as long as it does not shoot all the way down her leg.  The nerves are still waking up after such a big surgery.  Her swollen lower back is normal and will probably disappear once she begins to exercise more.  She is to begin bending carefully and can lift objects within reason.  When lifting she needs to remember to lift properly and keep the objects close to her body.  She can continue to walk more and can jog!   We visited the 10th floor, a place where we called home for 5 days and then went down to the PICU.  We were hoping to see some familiar faces but only a couple of nurses that were there during our stay were working today.

We feel so fortunate to have found such a fabulous caring doctor and staff.  We just can't say enough kind words about everyone at St. Louis Children's.  Danielle has made a wonderful recovery and will continue to work toward a full recovery.

Dr. Lenke and Danielle

x-rays 11 weeks post op  3-26-14