And We're Home

All things considered, this surgery went a lot better for Jordy than the last.  Thank you for all the prayers. Jordy had no anxiety about going into surgery this time.  He knew what to expect and even shared with several people that he would have pins in his legs that mommy would have to clean.  He is one brave little boy!

On Wednesday, surgery lasted about four or five hours.  There were no complications during surgery and when they finally rolled him out of recovery Jordy asked me right away if he could see his leg.  Most kids would be terrified but not Jordy.  He was just completely curious.

Thursday proved to be an excellent day where Jordy ate well when he wasn't in pain and after his foley catheter was removed he urinated without issue.  This was a huge problem after the last surgery.  Jordy almost ended up back at the hospital because he was too afraid to go potty.

Sleeping hasn't been too bad.  It helps that Jordy was already used to the body cast.  This fixator is much more liberating and easy to manuever.  But since Jordy was moved to oral meds late Thursday, it was pretty obvious over night when Jordy was at the end of his wait for the next dose.  Overall though, he's been an incredible trooper.

I was taught the pin care today.  Jordy was not a fan but we made it through.  It's a process but it shouldn't take too long once I get the hang of it.  We only have to do pin care for the next 14 days and then it's just a daily antiseptic bath.  Not bad at all.

Jordy got up on his feet and did some walking today before we left the hospital.  This was the final step and while it was painful, it was necessary for him.  He now knows he is capable of walking and in the next several days, his pain should subside dramatically.

Now for some really boring pictures from the hospital.  Thankfully, Jordy makes a hospital look good!  He continued to charm all the staff of Shriner's.  I mean who can resist his face?  :)

Pre-surgery room.  Chilling by watching a movie.

Pre-surgery holding area.  Watching some Curious George.

Made it to our room post surgery.

This was the meal that would never end.  Took Jordy two hours to eat everything but he would NOT let anyone take his breakfast away.  They ended up serving his lunch right along side his breakfast.  Not pictured was his plate with bacon and pancakes to go along with his cereal and grapes.

Almost ready to got home.  One last meal bedside.

And finally, we made the journey home.