Red Thread To China 2007

Today was our appointment at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for the cast removal. We arrived there and really didn't have to wait very long at all to see the doctor. We had to get x-rays done so they could look at the bones to see how they were starting to fuse. He did real well only fussing a little when trying to get his left leg the right way for the x-ray. They needed 4 shots and we only had to redo one. The doctor said his bones were starting to fuse together, but still needed more time to heal. His scars look good and he has alot of dry skin that will come off as we give him baths. Wow we can actually give him a bath tonight, not just a sponge bath. I always felt like he wasn't totally clean that way so I am glad that we can put him in the tub tonight. His leg was also casted for the prosthesis today. His next appoiintment is on our anniversary the 27th of April. At that time they will see how it fits and then in another couple of weeks will have the final fitting and stay for a week for physical and occupational therapy, and also teaching him how to walk and teaching us how to take care of the prosthesis and such. Right now he won't even touch his leg to the floor or anything. He crawls around like he is hiking his leg like a dog. It is kinda funny. I know that later when he gets more comfortable and doesn't think everything is gonna hurt it he might get a little better. I will try to post pictures later tonight of his leg.