We rested between the pain, and messages from Megan (Laken’s older sister) she had a baby just about the same time Laken was waking up from surgery last night. This morning when the ortho resident came into check her out and do his simple neuro exam I started in on why there was no AFO, brace or splint. The longer the drop foot goes untouched the more permanent it becomes not to mention the pain! Ah the pain, Laken is never without pain. The Dr. lets me know how sorry he is and that before we leave today a solution will be in place. A nurse tech comes in and measures Laken’s foot for a cam boot. Hours later the cam boot is brought in and it is too high, hitting at the initial wound and then the surgery site as well. I ask for the next size down. The Doctor agrees. Over an hour later another cam boot is brought in, it is too high as well. Then we are told they are going to splint her leg until the AFO is ready (we were initially told we could pick it up on the 2nd). The leg is now in a splint, and the knee has to stay bent for the next 2 weeks. Under no circumstances is the leg to go out straight as this will hurt any chance she has of the nerve repairing itself. They’ve started her on Neurontin/Gabapentin to help with the pain and she has norco and ibuprofen 600. We are cleared to leave the hospital and at 5:28 we are loaded and on our way home. She’s moans and cries some on the way home, I ask if she’s hurting and the pain level is at an 8. There’s nothing I can do till 7:00. Come Iowa she needs to use the restroom, there is nothing we can do she has to hold her bladder till we get home we get into town I drop off scripts and call CoCo to come help get her in the house as Mr. Mike is at work. We try the crutches to no avail. Echo then comes up with the brilliant idea of a rolling chair. Needless to say the rolling office chair got us to the front door and then a dining chair once we were in the house was our salvation. Echo is going to bring a wheelchair today after work. Laken is bed ridden for the next two weeks she will be in bed with her leg bent until we return to New Orleans to see the surgeons. If you would like to visit you are welcome to do so. If you would like to bring something for Laken, keep in mind she is stuck in bed. Laken’s favorite foods are Boudin, Boudin Kolaches, Rice n’ Gravy, Rice Krispie Treats, Oreos, Vanilla Milk Shakes, and SPRITE! (The girl loves Sprite)
Leaving New Orleans I was so much more relieved than I was going, completely heartbroken but relieved, and I have such a feeling of a thankfulness. Thankful to the surgeons, and to Jehovah GOD, thankful that the children sought medical attention (such as it was) for my daughter and didn’t leave her on that fence, thankful to all of our friends, family, and bandamily for all of the support and love!
Day 2 Post Surgery- Yay!! Sam brought donuts, and a Kolache for Laken!
I will update the blog less and less from here on out. Thanks again to you all for your continued prayers, and love!
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Feeling encouraged. Praying for full healing.
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