News about Reggie!

[Susie*Bee]

I got a PM from "Mrs. Str8nup"-- she wasn't sure how to post, but wanted everyone to know how he's doing. I will just cut and paste the message for you...

Reggie's Surgery went well. It took longer than expected due to some minor complications, but they worked it out. The operation it self took a little over 10 hours. Reggie was in I.C.U. for 24 hours then moved to the floor. He is doing o.k. They set him up in the bed yesterday, that went well. They will make him get up today and walk to the chair and sit for a while. He is having problems with the strength in his right leg due to all the prior surgries and illnesses he has had. The dr recomended that he goes to an inpatient rehap center when released from this hospital. So i'm not real sure when we will get to go home.

So things are going fine for Reggie. It's always so good to hear our scoli bros and sisses have gotten through the surgery ok. So thanks a bunch, Laura, for letting us know! And give our best to him. Susie

[Nancy Joy]

way to go Reggie! thoughts and prayers are with you.~~~
Nancy Joy

[JoAnn5]

Great Reggie!! You hang in there now and get all mended soon as possible. Take good care of yourself and enjoy the TLC from the nice nurses! Thanks, Laura, for keeping us informed!!

[Qikdraw]

Great to hear!

Thanks for the update Susie!

Brad

[loves to skate]

Good for you Reggie! I'm so glad you made to the other side of surgery. I will continue my prayers for you and your family. Thanks to your wife Laura for the update and thanks to Susie for posting.
Sally

[JenniferG]

Thanks for the update folks. So good to hear another success story. Hope that leg improves quickly Reggie and I look forward to further news soon.

Jen

[debbei]

I'm glad the surgery is over and Reggie is doing better. Thanks Susie for the update!

[str8nnup]

Reggie up date

Hi everyone,
i just wanted to give you an update on reggie. He is doing good. He got out of bed yesterday and walked to the chair where he set down for awhile. He is gaining strength in his right leg and dr. Lenke said he don't see it to be a problem any more. They are going to make him get up today and walk to the door and in the morning he has to walk in the hall. He is being so strong through all of this i am so proud of him. The nurse said we should see a huge improvement in the next couple of days. I am so glad it is going so good. I will try my best to keep you posted on how he is doing. Thank all of you for your kind words. I will read your messages to him when he wakes up. Again thank all of you.

Laura

[loves to skate]

Hi Laura,
Excellent news! Thanks. Sally

[discombobulated]

What fantastic news!

Thanks so much, Laura, for the updates. I've been thinking of you both, hoping everything went well.

The only way from here in recovery is up

Take care & thanks again.

[Susie*Bee]

Yes, thank you so much, Laura, for getting the latest news to us. It sounds like he is right on target for making good progress. Please give him my best and let him know I'm proud of him too. And don't forget to take care of yourself also-- get some rest and eat properly. You're in it for the long haul with this recovery, so taking care of yourself is important too. Hugs, Susie

[sccrm08]

Laura, thanks for letting us know, I hope everything continues to go well.

[Qikdraw]

I'll also add a thanks to you Laura!

Take Susie's advice, (she's smart!!) about taking some rest and eating properly. Both of you will be better off for it.

Brad

[str8nnup]

A couple of new pics

here are a few new pics... the first is my new "foot" for the foot drop and the others are me with PT and my new scar...Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I also got up and walked today and sat in a chair in the room for about 30 min. I will post more later. Take care all

Reggie

[amae28]

Looks like Lenke came in a yanked out your drains at 5:30 am like he did to me!! lol... and that's about 1 of 4 memories total that I have from my entire 9 day/8 night stay at Barnes. Keep up the good work!