Casts Came Off Today

Despite the grim weather predictions of several inches of sleet and 6-12" of snow, we made our appointment in Clarksville this morning to get Jay's casts removed. It was fun to pack socks and shoes in his backpack again!

Jay didn't really mind the cast saw, much to the orthotist's surprise! 

They were pretty tightly fitted around ankle and heel, so it took some work to get them off. 

Some skinny little feet and legs need a serious soaking in the bath!! 

Then we casted his feet again briefly to make a mold for his ankle-foot orthotics and took multiple measurements for the hip brace the Dr. ordered for him. Because of Medicaid approval taking several weeks, these things won't be ready for 3-5 weeks yet. 

Also Jay received a box in the mail yesterday with a swing someone purchased off his amazon wish list!

And thank you to several people who have recently sent donations to help with his surgery expenses! I have received a bill from the surgical center, first saying that we owed another $4,000 something, but after speaking with them and finding out where the money I paid them had been applied, the latest decision is that I will be refunded a little more than $900.  So hopefully that is correct! 😊