Posted by Luise
Long day. Arrived at hospital at 6AM. Nick got ready and finally went to surgery at 8:35. We did not get called back to recovery until almost 2PM. Dr. Herzenberg was very happy with the outcome of the surgery. He ISKD device is in place and seems to be operating properly. Just from today we already have a few millimeters of new length. Nick did well with the anesthesia too. So, for now all seems to be going as expected. Nick is now in his room still groggy and in and out of sleep. They are trying to get the pain medications just right. He has an epidural and has had several small doses of morphine.
Thanks for all the prayers. They worked!
Two Long Legs
Waiting to see Dr. H for August check up
Nick's bionic Leg!
Xray shows the amount of length that is now gained. Just have to wait for the bone mass to harden.
Choir Tour 2008 Send Off Concert
"Friends" A special song sung at the end of every Choir Tour Concert. Past choir members are asked to come up and sing. Nick hobbled to the front and Marissa made sure he was with a friend.
Relaxing at Home.
Reading a book on the porch. Very comfortable.
Our Hero
Dr. Herzenberg stopped by the party and we were able to get this great picture.
Party at the HP
The ice cream truck came with treats for everyone in the house.
Buddies
Nick and Jack. Jack is in the room next door and he stops by to check on Nick often.
Inner Harbor for dinner
Celebrating that we will be going home
Ross decided to stay with us in Baltimore!
Hope this gives Florence Nightingale an occasional break.
Dad must be cheating.......
Where did he get all those hotels?
Family Monopoly out on the patio
Dad and Ross came by to help us pass the time.
Another special visit
Maeve and her mother made the road trip to Baltimore.
Visitors from Pittsburgh
Nick's Covenant Group drove down to lift his spirits.
Future Docs
Today we had a visit from International students Nicks age. All hope to become doctors some day.
Chick Magnet
All the girls wanted a picture with the "Big NC"
Nick and his personal (slave) nurse...
Nick and Luise are doing well in Baltimore
Getting around
Practicing for the Wheel Chair races in the parking lot.
A good sign!
today a rainbow appeared over Baltimore. Looks like we picked the right place for Nick to be for his leg lengthening.
Home away from Home
Relaxing at the Hackerman Patz House. Thanks Mimi for knitting this great Bethel Park Blanket.
"Hey I am ready!"
Nick in his own clothes ready to leave the Hospital
Day One, Up and playing video games
Nick still playing golf, Nintendo Mario Golf. Beat his Dad bad!!!!!
Dinner at Obrycki's!
Great Seafood! Stuffed. Good thing, Nick can not eat after midnight.
Heading to the Links
Last day to golf before surgery
Helping at the Golf Clinic
"Paying it forward" thanks Missie
Golf Clinic
Watch me swing the club!
Rainbow of Hope
Coincidence??
Nicklaus named after the great golfer Jack Nicklaus. Shares the same birthdate as Tiger Woods.
At the Drive In
Good Times with my girlfriend
5 comments:
yay...I'm glad everything went well...I was thinking of you all day and anxiously waiting for an update. I am sure you are all exhausted so I will call soon. Much love to everyone!
Luise & family, So glad to hear that all went well. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
Karen Handel
All of your friends at Christ Church are so thankful that the surgery is over and went well! Now we can direct our prayers to a quick recovery and strength for rehab! Our best to Luise, Brian and Ross, as well. We love you all!
Blessings,
Mrs. O
Wahooo! We are so thrilled to hear the surgery went so well. You are all in our prayers. Heal well (and quickly).
In Christ,
Gregg and Heather Stierheim
Luise and clan,
Wonderful news that all is going well. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. All the best for the recovery from the anesthesia, the proceedure and then onto rehab.
-Barry
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