Keenan slept very well and did not wake up until 7:30. That is major for him. We got some lunch and then it was time to head to the hospital. We had to wait about 45 minutes to begin, but Keenan and I are used to waiting on doctors, so it was not bad. We met a couple other families in the waiting room who were getting ready for the procedure, or had already had the surgery and were back for post op visits.
We met Dr. Park and liked him. He thinks this will help Kee's balance, comfort, and ability to become more mobile. The tightness he experiences in his heels and hamstrings won't be completely relieved from the rhizotomy. More than likely he will have to have to have heel and hamstring release surgery in the next few months. (He does not know this yet.) We knew this was a possibility and time will tell us for sure, but it is a real possibility.
He was such a trooper today. We were in the hospital four hours, going to this place and that place. He is such a positive little guy.
Keenan had a great surprise when we got back to the hotel: Mema!!! He was totally taken off guard and I wish I would have taken a picture of his face. It was too cute. There was hugging and happiness indeed.
The day ended with a short trip to the mall and dinner at The Cheesecake Factory!!!!! Yummy.
Tomorrow we check in at noon. His procedure will be at 2:30 and he should be finished about 5:00.
I have been told by a few that they are unable to post to the blog. I thought I had that fixed, and I must to a degree, but I will try to figure that out tomorrow. If any of you have encountered that problem with your own blogs and have an easy fix to suggest, that would be great. Totally learning as I go on this one. :-)
Thank you for taking the time to be part of our journey.
Love to all,
Tammy
4 comments:
WOW! big strides......even better than I've ever seen him do! So excited for all of you! Praying & Passing along the info. Call me when you are ready...I'm leaving that ball in your court! But please know, I'm praying often! And tomorrow during the surgery MORE! Love you! Have Peace!
Tammy, what an amazing story, and not only with pictures - with video, too! You are doing an awesome job - in so many ways.
Thinking of you and yours today,
Deb
Love the songs on the blog!! The video is precious... can't wait to see more! Praying right now!! We love you Kee!
Keenan is such an amazingly strong little boy! He is being covered in prayer constantly and we know God is watching over him! Praying for the rest of you as well!
Love you!
J
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