The surgery took a bit longer than expected. Ok, a lot longer than expected. The estimate was 30-45 minutes. Two hours after they took her back, we were a bit concerned. Finally Dr. Scoggin came out saying "This was a tough one!". He said he had to open her arm up to pry the bones into place. He also said we would have to trust him on this one, because he couldn't perfectly align them. However, he did assure us that she will heal straight. He could only get a pin in the radius bone, so we hope that holds well enough for the other bone to stay in place long enough to heal OK. He also let us know, with a smile, that he was able to put the PINK cast on, just to her elbow as promised.
Not to long after talking to the doctor the nurse took us to Randi. Just suffice it to say, she was glad to see us. We packed her up and took her home a little while later. She is doing good! Glad it is over!!!
Mr. Rolfe, her 4th grade teacher, and her class sent cards and letters home. She wants to go back to school! Crazy huh? I would have loved a chance to miss school.
What an eventful couple of weeks. We are glad to say Fall Break 2008 is OVER!
What an eventful couple of weeks. We are glad to say Fall Break 2008 is OVER!
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WOW!!! Well we have been thinking about Randi and glad to know that all went well! I am happy your fall break is over for your sake also. Whitney got her cast off on Thursday. Is Randi's cast waterproof? That is the best thing ever!!! Take care and tell Randi hello for us and glad she is doing well.
I didn't know that they have water proof casts!! That would make life a whole lot easier. Crystal, James and I are and going to come over some time and sign her cast. Is that okay? Are we allowed to sign it?
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