Before & After

It's amazing what doctors can do these days. The bottom x-ray shows my broken and crushed tibia plateau. The top x-ray shows the plate and pins. I'm not allowed to put any weight on the leg for 4 months. The doctor put a bone graph (from the crushed bone and synthetic bone) where the bone was crushed to get the bone to grow. In the end my bone should grow and fill in the space.

Most of my pain has finally gone away. I am able to hop around and drive the wheel chair in my house. I'm getting pretty good at maneuvering. I won't be going anywhere for a long time. It's hard to get in and out of my house due to the steps. Also, the pain meds keep me drowsy so I sleep 50% of the day. A positive is that I'm losing weight. The meds keep me where I'm never hungry. Also, when the nurse comes to see my staples - that makes me nauseous - so, I don't feel like eating afterwards. Smiles!

I will try and keep everyone updated. Thanks for the cards, gifts, phone calls, and prayers! God is totally in control. With His healing powers, it won't be long 'till I am up and going again!