Progress, at Last

Dear friends and family,

I have been wanting to provide an update on the progress of Polley wth regard to breaking her hip on 14 April. Alas, for the last month there has simply been little to report. Signs of healing are, apparently, slow to reveal themselves. It has been frustrating, but ittle could be done but wait.

This morning, after a month of waiting, we had another follow-up appointment. I am pleased to report that progress has been made. In looking at an x-ray taken at 8:30 this morning, the pins have settled in and there is clear indication that the bone is fusing where the break occurred. While notnecessarily out of the woods yet, it is a sign that all is on track for a complete recovery. Polley starts physical therapy tomorrow and will, hopefully, begin to move from the walker to a cane and, eventually, to full, unrestricted mobiity. It will be a slow process, as we are not expected to return to the doctor for another 6 weeks, but it seems very positive at this stage.

Many thanks for your kind thoughts, positive vibrations and encouraging visits. I will try to update you as we move through the stages of recovery and into the sunshine of total reuperation.

Ed

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Update

Friends and family,

As we approach the third week anniversary of Polley's surgery, I thought I would bring you up to date. We saw the doctor last Tuesday and while we were hoping for good news, we generally got little or no news. An x-ray was taken and revealed a giant metal "7" in her hip. However, there must be some "settling" in the joint before any healing can start. Also, they don't want it to "settle" too much. So, we wait. That is what we have ton"settle" for.

Polley has had a good deal of pain and was liberally taking oxycodone, but the last couple of days her need for that has subsided. Tylenol is her friend, but not the hard stuff. I have noticed today that as she gets in and out of bed, she seems to have a bit more strength in her injured leg. She can lift it into bed without the support of her hand. That seems a positive. However, it is going to be a long road. People ask me how long. My answer is that the doctor issued us a handicap parking pass with an expiration date of July 30th! That might be a clue.

Thanks to all of you who have expressed concern and best wishes. Polley's morale is pretty good and your thoughts certainly help. In between my ongoing nursing assignments, I will try to give you updates. Thanks to all.

 

Ed

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