Last night Brandon physician came by and wrapped up his split cast to stay protected for the next 30 days. Brandon's foot is swelling and he is still in pain. However, he is recovering well and really can continue the recovery at home. He will need to have his leg elevated for at least one more week, not moisture in the cast and no weight bearing for 30 days. For the next week Brandon will basically need to be bed bound with an elevated foot.
This morning the Dr Birch released Brandon and will not see him back in the clinic for 1 month for removal of the first split cast and replacement with a thight cast. We checked out the medicines, wrapped the cast a bit more and was out of the hospital by 10 am. On the way home Brandon had to have the foot elevated. He began developing lung congestion and it became worse the longer he was in the car. I got him back in the house and realized that I also had chest congestion and a sore throat and Jane was coughing when I dropped her off. Brandon and I began running a low grade temp this afternoon and we were really tired. It is probably from the lack of sleep, but just to be safe I set an appointment with Brandon's regular pediatrician for tomorrow for a check.
When Brandon arrived waiting for him was the Beatles care packet from Jody Denberg. He has been happy ever since and listening to the Beatles most of the day.
All in all this was much easier than the last surgery and I am glad we are home for awhile.
More later
Leah
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