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Title: Lisa
Post by: Lesmond on July 05, 2015, 04:53:49 PM

Lisa has been ill for some time now, but it finally come to an head this last few weeks, she has had blockages in her veins in her legs which in turn sent  her toes gangrenous, then she got an infection in them, so the docs, they gave her 3 options...

1: leave it and she would die
2: they could try a vein bypass which may not work, or less than a 50% chance
3: amputate the leg just below the knee

So we talked about it at some length, she  decided to have #3 they operated yesterday morning removed the part half way between the knee and foot.

she was under to knife for about 4 hrs, and all went very well it seems, she came back to the ward in a very happy mood, considering what she had been through, still in pain but still smiling and joking today.

I went out today and got her an electric scooter, she has only seen picture of it, but is pleased with it.

So we dont know how long she will be in for, but I think it will be a few weeks.

I'll let you know more when I do.

Les

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Skhilled on July 05, 2015, 04:58:59 PM

Thanks for the update,bro!

She is always in my prayers. :)

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Ken on July 05, 2015, 05:52:49 PM

Les, you and Lisa are in our prayers and we hope that her recovery goes well.

Hopefully that nice scooter will inspire her to work hard on her therapy.

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Lesmond on July 05, 2015, 06:20:30 PM

This is the one. its good that it fits in the trunk of my car, all I have to do is take off the seat and fold the steering down
(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2F8zlcp0.jpg&hash=0a93a554a98b69857aa52480daaafa40def041c3)

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Ken on July 06, 2015, 06:51:43 AM

That IS a nice scooter... should get the job done.  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Skhilled on July 06, 2015, 08:59:40 AM

It is nice! I just hope it doesn't inspire her to mow people down with it...

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Mick on July 06, 2015, 01:02:54 PM

Sorry to hear that news Les, not easy for Lisa to make that decision, very brave imo.

Thoughts are with you both.

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Lesmond on December 19, 2015, 07:11:19 PM

So sorry for late update on Lisa's progress, she has had her prosthetic leg made and as been to  physio twice a week to learn how to walk again.

Last week they let her bring it home.

If we had to pay it would cost us over $15,000 but its free to us..

Here is a short  video I took with my cell, please dont post it anywhere

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Ken on December 19, 2015, 07:17:05 PM

Good to hear that Lisa is able to use her new leg!  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Lisa
Post by: Skhilled on December 19, 2015, 09:56:47 PM

Yup! She'll be back to chasing the young boys soon! LOL