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Report on Judy...
Jun 14^th, 2008 at 9:25pm

She had her first operation Wednesday morning and it went wonderfully.......instead of 4 to 6 hours, it only took 2 hours, 45 minutes!! Because the scoliosis pulled her right hip up higher on the left side, the doc was able to go in lower above the hip on the right, avoiding the coccyx, (which they usually have to go through and which is at higher risk for infection)

They did the discectomies, placed artificial parts in and filled the cavities with material that developes into bone, thus the fusion.

The foot that has drop foot now has a brace holding her foot up...it wraps around her ankle and shin and has a flat part that fits under the foot, like the sole of a shoe, that holds the foot up in place. She will have some kind of lift placed in her shoe after the next operation, since her one leg will be about three inches longer than the other.

Once physical therapy had her up and walking with her walker, she progressed so fast that she came home today. She's still a fall risk, she still has a long and short leg that she limps along with, but she's on her way to full correction.

The discectomy alone straightened her curve out by 20%. Even the doc was a little surprised that he could get that much, but he's such a wonderful surgeon. He specializes in spine disorders and deformaties. He was even prouder that he performed one of only three (that he was acquainted with) such surgeries that bypassed going in thru the coccyx.

She came home today. Everything was more successful than expected and done in less time.

Once again, the Clusterheads pulled together in prayer, vibes and whatever else they do, and once again we have a great outcome.

Thank you all so much!!

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #1 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 9:36pm THAT IS OUTSTANDING!!!! Hope everything continues to go smoothly and well. All the best, George
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #2 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 9:37pm Oh Donna....how WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! Now...can you get a bit of rest? Much love and please give Judy our love too. Jackie
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #4 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 9:49pm You can breathe now Donna. A lot of us here understand the waiting and the agonizing when a loved one is undergoing surgery. I'm so happy for Judy that it went well. Wishing her a speedy recovery and for you, my friend - some much needed rest now. Hugs Carol
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Gator Ex Member	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #5 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 9:53pm Very good news! Wishing for a fast recovery for Judy! Mike
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Re: Report on Judy...
Reply #8 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 10:04pm

Oh Donna...I am in tears as I write this. I know I'm not the only one but I was chewing my nails and they are now down to a nub. Thank you so much for the update.

Rock on Judy. I am so proud of you, your Mom and especially those awesome Dr.s of yours.

NOW is the time to take a good nap Donna. You deserve it. blowing out my candle as it is apparent that God saw you through this and He was in charge.

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nani CH.com Alumnus Offline Clusterbusters Posts: 8356 Los Lunas NM USA Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #9 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 10:05pm That's great news! continued prayers and positive thoughts, nani
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Re: Report on Judy...
Reply #13 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 8:10am

Had no doubts at all that things would go just this way... Kiss

Give Judy a big hug from Texas and tell her to take care of Mom now... You my dear - get a little rest and then make sure your chickie is ok. I know you're gonna be busy for the next few weeks seeing to her.... Your work is just beginning now.

Keep us updated...

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Lizzie2 CH.com Sponsor Offline "L'Chaim"~Hebrew Toast~"To Life" Posts: 4824 Boothwyn, PA Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #15 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 11:07am Donna, I'm sooooo very happy to hear this!!! What wonderful news! How long now until the next surgery? I can't remember what you had said - is this one she just went through the more complicated of the 2, or is the next one? I am so happy to hear that this one went well - you both deserve it so much!! Hugz, Carrie
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Brew Ex Member	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #17 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 12:25pm First wave of prayers answered. Round two on the way.
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purpleydog CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2732	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #20 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 5:27pm Donna, I am soooo happy to hear this news! Please tell Judy that she did great! The surgeon obviously knows what he is doing. I know you've been on pins and needles, so try to get a little rest. I know Judy is going to work hard to recover, then on to the next step. What a great mom you are. And what a great daughter you have.
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Report on Judy... Reply #21 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 9:31pm Great news Donna! Thanks for keeping us posted. Give Judy a very gentle hug for me. -Dennis-
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