Update: Laken’s Leg Post-Op

The Dr. walked into the waiting room just over an hour after we were separated from Laken. The Doctor sits down and begins to explain that the peroneal nerve had a small nick and was stretched out about 5cm. They had to go digging to find it. They found good nerve at both the top and bottom and sewed in collagen graftjacket around both good ends in the hopes that the nerve endings will travel up the collagen to meet each other again and repair themselves. The Doctor says there is a good chance of this happening and we will not know if the surgery was a success for 3 months. After one month they will have a good idea of whether or not there is a need for a second surgery to correct the foot drop; this surgery is called a tibial tendon transfer (Doc says they just did one last week on a football player). Laken will be in an ankle foot brace for a long while and may have some set backs due to this but she is strong and resilient, until this week I did not know just how strong. Laken was in recovery for an extended amount of time and had a rough go with the anesthesia, she is in severe pain. All together she’s only been awake for about 30 minutes since returning to her room. Laken’s Dad, Bonus Mom, and Mr. Mike have all gone now and it is just Laken, Richy, and me. If it takes me a while to respond to anyone it is more than likely because we are a little preoccupied at the moment. When Laken does see all of your messages, I know she will be very happy and feel so loved. Our SHS Band of Pride has been amazing! A fellow band member that is super busy with his own life has volunteered to drop his free Saturday to work a car wash for my child so she doesn’t lose merits. A goodie treat bag and stuffed animal received from a team member and Guard Mom. This is called a #Bandamily and we are proud to be a part of this one! Now we wait and see and take this day by day, while having a realistic view we are still going to keep faith on our side as we all know miracles happen daily!

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