| Oh, my goodness! I'm back. I'm going to try to catch everyone up a little bit on Joe's medical status. Going back to Joe's surgery on Wednesday, which went well as far as the plastic surgeons are concerned. As Stacy explained, they did not do as much as they had planned. Once they had debrided all the dead tissue, etc., they just laid the Integra. Hopefully, that will take and promote some subcutaneous growth and possibly by the end of this week, they will do the muscle graft and then the skin graft on top of that. Before Joe headed to surgery, his chief orthopedist had him X-Rayed completely and we had some good news and some bad news. Good news - the right side, from the hip and pelvis down is perfectly aligned. They are very pleased. The surgical incision on the thigh is coming along. Still looks pretty nasty, but it had to be made through skin and tissue that was in terrible shape. So it is coming along. The discouraging news was that the fracture in the left tibia, even with the external fixator, has slipped out of place. So, Joe is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. The plan right now is that he is 4th in line with Dr. L. for that day. They will make an incision (again through skin that looks pretty bad - or as they say, it's okay unless you want to make a surgical incision in it and have it heal and remain infection-free. They plan to do a bone graft, place screws in to keep the pieces together and then put a plate in place. He will at least lose the external fixator and it will free up the knee. Both legs will have CPM machines to keep mobility in the knees. Oh, and then the other discouraging news is that once all of that heals, they will have to do a muscle graft and skin graft on the left leg also. O.K. Enough discouragement for now. I will catch up some more later. Hopefully, there will be some energy left. Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. If you can, please keep them up for Joe, Dana Carr and Todd Kitsock. Love, Cindi |
Sunday, September 16, 2007
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Thom, Fred, Richard, Matt, Dennis and Paul - thank you for your skill, good judgement and quick response. You kept Joe alive and gave him a second chance at life. Joe's progress is remarkable, but it is your brave and quick and skilled actions that laid the ground work for his progress forward. I have a vision of a great big party to celebrate Joe's full recovery and to celebrate the many, many people who were instrumental in helping Joe to full recovery. I believe Thom's son, Matt is 10-years-old. Is that correct? I am so impressed with the good judgement and action you took to help my brother-in-law, Joe. Thank you!!
Dear Ferraro Family, Our amazement continues at the progress Joe is making in his recovery. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Cindi and Family--Seems like everytime I tune in I am just in time for a fresh report. I am sorry the news today was not as cheery but overall every report you write has some very positive vibes going. Still in my prayers. With love, Nancy B.
Cindi & Joe,
You guys are always in our thoughts and conversation. Everybody in Gbury talks about Joe and sends their very best wishes. Seeing that Joe needs to have some additional work done on his leg please try to have the leg set so when Joe starts to play golf again we don't have to look at that ugly fade anymore.
All the best wishes from the Hamilton family. Again, you are always on our mind.
Jeanne & Tom
thanks for the detailed updates, great news about Joe being able to talk again. Sounds like an uphill battle but also sounds like an able soldier! Sharon and I are praying for you all, Terry Ruwet
One step forward and two steps back...there is no holding Joe down! All will be good. With all the pepole thinking and sending positive thoughts this really will only be an half step back!!!!!
Kimberly
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