David has been sleeping all day and it is wonderful. He is presently having another dialysis treatment to help his blood and kidneys.
His nurse showed us his right leg and I was very pleased to see that it is just a little above the knee. It does not look nearly as bad as I thought it would. There is a suction device that just looks like a black, strategically placed and specifically shaped (like a weird peanut), patch over about half of the end of the leg. That overall statement meant that, his leg is longer than I thought and his wounds seem to be closing up nicely.
He still has a tube coming out of the side of his right chest that I was unaware of before. The nurse told me it was just to drain off any excess fluids and make it easier for his lung to inflate as he heals.
None of the reconstruction efforts for his right arm will take place until he is very strong and is able to take an extended amount of surgery at one time. The plastic surgery will be very involved and takes a great amount of time.
We were also told that, as this progresses, the surgery will involve rotating the large side thigh muscles toward the front of the leg to accommodate for better balance and manipulation of the prosthetics. It is literally amazing what advances have been made to assist in David's return to full function.
I'll let you know more as I know more,
All My Love,
Gordon
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Gordon, Lynette & David,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your up-dates! You are all in our thoughts and prayers continually! There is a host of friends and fellow Kaysvillites that are praying and wishing David the best possible recovery!
God Bless!
Todd & Karen McKinnon
We are so grateful for David's service to our country. He is in our hearts, minds, and prayers. Thank you for taking the time to post to this blog. You are amazing. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteMike & Marianne Wicknick
Dearest Friends
ReplyDeleteWhat to say??? Your combined courage and attitude during this unfathomable trial are amazing. You are in our prayers and every conscious moment. David. We are so proud of you and all that you are giving for us at home and for your God and nation. We pray that the Lord and the doctors will be miracle workers in your behalf