Well, here is an update from the doctors on Sierra.
The surgery is pretty much eliminated.
She is on her either her last or second to last cast... YEAH!!!
She will have to wear special shoes for 2 to 6 years... Yikes.
OK, here is an explanation of the last item. Due to the casts, I found out that all kids that undergo this treatment develop atrophy in the foot, or in this case, feet, and in the calf muscle. she is going to have to wear shoes with a brace that goes up her legs for a couple of years. she will be able to crawl and walk with the braces, and the amount of time will start out 24-7, then will gradually decrease until she does not have to wear them.
So, in closing, the good news is that she is coming out of her casts soon, and her feet will be healed, mostly. Now, we will just have to build up strength in her legs so she can behave as a normal kid. Boy, will we be glad when this is over.
Monday, October 13, 2008
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I am so happy to hear that the casts will be coming off soon that is so good to hear.... I hope all goes well with sierra and of course with alyssa too
It was soo good to see your little girls today, they were so cute and little! It's good to hear that your little one won't need surgery, and don't stress too much over the braces and shoes, she will be so used to them they will be just another part of her day. Good luck and hope to see you again soon!
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