So yesterday was a pretty long the day. We got to duPont, no issues, but they were a little behind schedule. We were supposed to start at 1:45, but she didn't go into the OR until 3:15. Katie was definitely starting to get hungry!!!! The surgeon was very pleased with the results. He placed a screw in the femur, and thought everything looked good. The total surgery was about 2 hours, and we were in a room by 7pm. Basically Katie's femur head was slipping off the growth plate. He told us placing a screw shouldn't hinder any growth in that leg. I'm sure we will have plenty of follow up appointments to keep an eye on everything. Hopefully this is it for awhile....
There was debate on whether or not to put her in a cast. I didn't think it was possible to keep Katie non weight bearing for 4 weeks! However, they decided no cast, but she is in a brace/splint like device. Hard to describe, but it needs to be on at all times, but I can still take it off to change her diaper!! Also at some point after the incision has healed I should be able to give her a bath.
Last night was a little rough, she still definitely gets hospital anxiety. Thankfully, she didn't seem to be in too much pain, and she is already on liquid pain meds, no more IV meds. I think as long as everything goes well today we may be home tomorrow!!
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