Doctors Chime In

We got to see both of the Doctors at the beginning of the week, and both were were very pleased with what they are seeing . Dr. Vega { The plastic Surgeon }, changed the kind of dressing we have on my leg to  a tighter dressing and a tightly wound ACE . But the biggest change for my leg is we are no longer using the boot and that is a pleasant change. I can use an older sneaker with no laces and an older slipper. When I am not on my leg they want me to keep the leg elevated, so we are doing that as much as possible. The leg is still  quite sore but I am walking slowly with a cane and do look forward to the leg improving !! The Plastic surgeons are very pleased with the the way the bones and tissue flap are continuing to improve !

The PA for Dr. Coniglio was also really pleased with the progress with the flap and the bone graphs ! She told me that it will most likely be several months before the swelling in my face goes down , so what you see is what you get. She also thought that I was doing really great and feels like the outcome will be really great !! She also feels that the recovery might take a bit longer than the doctors had stated but not to worry, its all worth the wait !! Right now I am still on a liquid diet and trying to take in as many calories as possible. I have lost weight but there will be plenty of time to put that back on !!

Still playing gigs by ear, right now I just don't have the energy to travel and perform , so Peggy will have to hold forth on Sunday a the Rogers environmental Center. But I will continue to keep everyone posted on our progress, and evaluate performances as the recovery progresses. Right now my voice is still a little weak but that will change when the trach finally heals which should be in a few weeks. I am so thank full for all of your kind thoughts and concerns and so thank full for Peggy , she has been absolutely wonderful !! But the best thing is to be home and be able to spend a little time outside in this great spring weather, it sure does help the overall attitude and healing !! I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you before too long !!!