8.28.15 Surgery Schedule

This past week Aimee has met with her two Othopedic doctors who both discussed several surgeries that Aimee needs. The first is a simple muscle release in her calves. The second is the big hip surgery to restructure her muscles, bones, and hip sockets. The third is the scary spine surgery to correct scoliosis and prevent further distortion of her rib cage. 

Yesterday we had some X-rays done to get the inside info. 

This is Aimee's pelvis, showing the left hip out of socket and the abnormal shape of her bones (they shouldn't be straight, but should angle into the socket). This surgery we can't wait on any longer. She is finally old enough that doing it now should be permanent. Waiting any longer will allow her to be completely out of socket and will not be fixable. 

This is a picture of her spine and the beginning of chest changes. The doctors are hoping to hold off on this major surgery for a bit longer as she is still so young. The longer we wait the less likely that she will have it done multiple times. 

We are scheduling the first two surgeries together for this November. It will mean several days inpatient, a 5 hour procedure, and 6 weeks in braces. Her first big surgery. Even when we knew it would come eventually, it is still very nerve wracking to have it upon us!