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Parenting & Family > Childcare > Good News
 

Good News

It has been so long since I have blogged about family that I am unsure of how much of this story i have included.

In brief, my middle child has a Pseudoarthosis of his right Fibula which has resulted in 8 operations to date and for much of the time having to wear external supports on his leg. Also, last summer he was wheelchair bound for two months as he was not permitted to weight bear at all!

Well today, after a hospital break of three months, we returned to Glasgow to have fresh x-rays taken and speak with his consultant. I was really nervous as DS2 has only been wearing heel cups to help align his foot properly since October. Although he has not been allowed to take part in any sport or rough activities for years. The good news we had been waiting to hear came.

It I such a relief that after four years of emotional tumoil as to whether going through all the surgeries would be worthwhile especially as his condition is rare and fixing the problem is very much trial and error. We have always had the opinion that we have to try. Things heal easier when bones are young and kids are so resilient. But I have always had the fear at the back of my mind that we had done wrong. I now know, after the positive feedback today that we made the right, but tough choice for our son.

He is now able to resume all activities, although trampolining is not recommended!!! Small price to pay! We never actually thought that contact sport would be possible but football has been given the go ahead. DS1 goes to Karate so we suggested to DS2 that he could go along as well but he said why would be want to do that as he would like to play the drums!

No more hospital until mid July, now I will worry he is overdoing things and we are put back to square one!

posted on Jan 21, 2011 2:40 PM ()


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