AFO
Tony got his AFO (Ankle Foot Orthotic) yesterday for his Posteromedial Bowing of the Tibia. It seemed to fit pretty well, and, in his usual Tony way, he seemed to take it in stride…no pun intended. We have to go back in 3 weeks to get it looked at, make sure it is fitting properly, see if it’s rubbing, etc. Then every three months. There is a lift in it to help even up leg length.
The nurse called it his magic leg. We like the term “Bionic”. We are trying to give this a positive as possible spin, in front of him. Honestly, it broke my heart yesterday. I’ve always been sensitive to the “different”, being four eyes and all. I know this is for the better, but I just hate it for him. So Sarah is right when she says “We will be nothing but positive about it around him.” It still just kicked me in the heart.
He seems to be doing fine. I gave the daycare instructions this morning, but had to tell them we didn’t know how he would act today. He only wore in about an hour yesterday, so who knows what they will get from him today. It’s really his first day wearing shoes, much less an AFO. Before today, because of his leg/ankle, he couldn’t wear shoes, and sock would fare well at all. So he was shoeless Tony.
I know we are blessed. I have 2 amazing sons, both who are healthy and good natured. I just hate for them to go through things like this…glasses/AFO…It just tugs on my heart. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…or a target.
October 10th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Poor Tony. Yea, this is for the best. But I understand how it hurts. I had to hold Sean down while they put an IV in him, and it tore me up.
October 10th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I love that babeh.
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