Makenna was a trooper this morning. She was cooperative and pleasant through all the pre-op routine. She was in the OR for about 45 minutes. The doctor and his nurse just came out and spoke with us. Her curve this morning was 25 degrees. They were able to get her to 0 degrees in the cast! Her spine is straight! We will keep this cast on for 8-12 weeks, take one week off between the next x-ray and cast, see what the curve is then and repeat the process. Dr. Sturm feels confident that we won't be at this for long.
So far the day has been a success. Now we are just waiting for her to wake up...I fully expect her to be a little sore and probably a lot cranky. But that's OK, we'll give her medicine for the soreness and she's allowed to be a little cranky today! I'll post more later.
So far the day has been a success. Now we are just waiting for her to wake up...I fully expect her to be a little sore and probably a lot cranky. But that's OK, we'll give her medicine for the soreness and she's allowed to be a little cranky today! I'll post more later.
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