A Leg Up

Tison has his left leg elevated following his second surgery. This is a real restriction to his active lifestyle. He went from snowboarding and sledding to having to put his leg on a pillow--does not seem fair.

The skin graft came from the upper left leg. The surgeon put him under sedation on Monday to remove the wrapping and to inspect the graft. He came out of the surgery room very pleased at the condition of the graft. The graft is still very sensitive and needs more time to heal.

The good news is the big toe on the left foot is in the normal position. In time, his foot could set flat. It will take time for the ligaments to loosen. He should be able to run like the other children once all this heals.

A wheelchair was given to help Tison get around at home. It has served its purpose and more. He can keep his leg up and move around the house. This is fun and he could be in the chair as much as three weeks. We will see how it goes.