We took Luke back to UCSD Medical Center today for two more checkups with his doctors. The first appointment was with the vascular specialists that placed the stent in his aorta to repair the tear. They want CT scans, with and without contrast (dye in the blood to light it up on the scan) to make sure it is in place and doing its job of sealing the tear. That will be done on January 9th. He will require follow up CT scans in a couple more months, then six months later, and then once a year after that.
Luke's second appointment was with the orthopaedic doctor that worked on his left leg. She said everything is looking good and he has the 'go ahead' to start with the compression on his leg to get it ready for the prosthesis. She was elated to see how well he has recovered and told us that only one out of ten patients that come in with the severity of injuries that he had survive. What gave him an edge is his age and his physical condition, but most importantly the grace of a loving God who answered thousands of prayers.
Between appointments we took Luke to Subway for his favorite sub. Before we left this morning Luke had a session with the neuropsych therapist working with him on various types of tasks just to check and make sure everything is OK upstairs. He completed everything with ease.
---Bill
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Wow, he is very busy. I am not so sure about "everything fine upstairs". Did she know that the boy drove a car with caution tape all around it? Tell me it isn't so, tell me he is still crazy upstairs. Thats the Luke I know and Love.
Lizzy
The Grace of God is right and what an awesome demonstration of Answered Prayer!!! Glad you're getting out a bit to see your buddies, dog, and to your favorite eateries. (-:
Do we know anything more on the arm healing?? I know God will answer that one too, in His time, but my impatience makes me ask.
I know this will be a very happy Christmas for your family....blessing to all and to all the bloggers keeping up with Luke's progress. Isn't technology wonderful!!!! Merry Christmas
This Christmas will be very special indeed because not only do we celebrate the birth of our Savior, but we are able to celebrate Luke's health and continued progress!!!
Luke, It is truly encouraging to read about your progress each day! We wish all of you a very special Christmas. I'm sure it will be, just because you are here. It is amazing to see what God has done for, and through you. You will continue to be in our prayers. We love all of you and wish you and your family a very merry Chrismas!!!
Love, Don & Jill,
Sean, Abby & Jacob
We all know that Luke has "lots upstairs"!!!
Let us know the Subway favorite so we know what to order someday.
Marry Christmas to all of you folks. We continue to think of you always.
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