5 Weeks Post Op

Bailey had his 5 week post op appointment with Dr. Stotts yesterday.   We didn't really know what to expect.  Things had been going really well, but I did not want to get Baileys hopes up that he was getting his casts off or would be allowed to be partial weight bearing.   They did X-rays and they could see that the bones were healing up well.   So, they removed his casts and put him in walking casts.   They said he will probably be in those for a month, and should use crutches for a week or two just to help him with his balance.  

Bailey was so relieved, his legs were starting to itch like crazy and he couldn't do anything about it.  He is able to take the walking boots off to shower and sleep.    His calves are quite a bit smaller now, so he will need to work to strengthen his legs again.   They said that they will not clear him for athletics until he is able to hop on one foot.  So, I think that if he can get to that point by May or June we will be happy.  

I am just so blown away by how well he has recovered.  

No more riding in the wheelchair.

First thing he wanted to do was scratch his legs.  They itched so bad.