orthopedic

Noah had an appointment with a pediatric orthopedic today in OKC. The appointment didn't go exactly as I had expected. We found out that Noah will have to have surgery to lengthen his heel cords. He will be in a wheel chair for 6 weeks and braces for 6 months. Hopefully with successful physical therapy he won't have to have a repeat surgery.

I am feeling a little overwhelmed - feeling guilty - remembering all the times I told him not to give up, to try harder -- and coming to realize that it wasn't that he wasn't trying. He couldn't help it.

He can't even put one of his feet in a neutral position (think making a 90 degree angle out of your foot and leg).

I am hoping this surgery will give him the flexibility he needs to be able to do basic boy activities such as riding a bike.