Charlie went into the hospital yesterday, New Year's Day, to get a new cast. It was necessary for the doctor to put him under sedation in order to manipulate the bones into a better position for healing. Without sedation it would have been way too painful. Brad, Charlie and I left home for our 10 a.m. "appointment". At noon we were placed in a room and by 12:45 the procedure was taking place..At 3p.m. Charlie finally woke up and met the criteria for discharge from the hospital. He chose a blue cast.
As has been the case through this entire ordeal, Charlie was very brave and hasn't suffered too much. We go back next week for yet another cast that will fit a bit tighter around his leg.
The broken leg has slowed him down a bit but hasn't "kept him down". He scoots around on his bottom and pulls himself up onto the couch or a chair. He even can get up the stairs. Since I can't keep him down as the doctor recommended, I'm just hoping he doesn't do anything to prolong the situation.
We are proud of him. He is tough and hasn't complained. He keeps Sharpies clipped onto the collar of his shirt so he can have people sign the cast when they show up at the house.
3 comments:
Oh Char! Such a brave boy. We wish we could be there to sign your cast!!
Wow, that is a big case. Hope he gets better real soon.
Charlie---you're such a cutie and so brave. How are you going to manage school?
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