Shan is doing really well, he is doing exercises everyday trying to get weight on that leg and he can wriggle his fingers but that's about it, I visit him every week and defiantly can see him improving, Shan is overwhelmed by all the love and support around him. His next big step is moving to Waikato Rehab Centre where the hard work will begin.
Big hugs for dad …. Marley still on holiday so Oscar visited today, Shan still can't put any weight on his leg and can barely move his fingers but we can hoist him into a chair and wheel him out into the sunshine... xxx
It takes a lot of effort and as Shan is not allowed to put any weight on his leg whatsoever he is hoisted into the chair, it's painful as any movement in his knee is excruciating so it's massive to see him smile xxx
First time in nearly a month Shan got to get out of his room, did take a lot of effort but he did it!!
Well we were a little optimistic about the chair, that's a little way away, but they changed his cast on his arm today. You are one tough cookie Shan, seeing the pain in your face just trying to get comfortable in bed is heart breaking
I will share the x-ray of all the pins in his arm and leg but can only post one pic per update.
The skin-graph on his hand has taken well.
At the moment just sitting up in bed and having his leg over the bed with the help of his physio is a huge effort and very painful but he next step is to get into the wheelchair.. we know you can do it Shan!!
He is allowed zero weight on his right leg and arm so not saying it won’t be a challenge xxx
Shannon is in a ward now, Ward 16 Room 5 he will be bed ridden for 6 to 8 weeks then his rehabilitation will start all I can say is he is totally amazing.
If you would like to visit then please if you can message me as he does get tired fast and I am limiting number of people he can see each day don’t get me wrong he loved to see you all as it definitely a great distraction for him and we have so many of you all to thank …
Each and every one of you have been amazing
Blessing everyone …. Update Shannon is in surgery now and they working on the femur in his right leg before doing the next operation of reconstruction of the knee… they also be working on his right wrist putting in wires to attached to finger bones….
It is a start to next stage of healing…. Thank you for all your support and messages
I read them everyday to him…
Regards
Debs
Update on the big fella….. Surgery has been postponed until tomorrow now but it’s all good means I can go home myself get his iPad and least he have something to take his mind off things and watch a couple of movies….
He still getting blood pumped into him as red cells are low …. He in good spirits and one thing about Shan he able to crack a joke or two still
Thank you again for all your support and kind words
One thing I have learnt here the Concrete community really pulled together… we having messages internationally as well as around New Zealand from people we never heard of or met but they have all got one thing in common CONCRETE ❤️
