Curtis' Surgery

So on Wed Curtis had his ACL surgery. Here he is goining in - happy. And here he is after - not so happy. Poor guy threw up all night and was not feeling good - how could you I guess! Anyway, Curtis has been such a trooper and is always so happy - He's such a good example to me and Piper. He is SO set on getting his knee back in shape fast and is doing good on his therapy (relatively - there hasn't been much yet just because he JUST had the surgery but I heard him in there today really trying hard to do the few excercises they have given him. It's really amazing what muscles you loose. For example... the quad stops working because of the nerve damage and you have to re-teach it to listen when you want to use it. It was amazing to see at the doctors. When he first said to lift his leg Curtis COULD NOT no matter how hard he tried and his leg would do little spasms but after a couple tries in therapy, with the coach guiding him, he was able to get it up by himself. Good job Curtis!) Anyway, the day after surgery Curtis was bound and determined to walk - so there's my cripple hobbling down the street at 7:30Am thursday morning. It was funny - We decided that the nerve block hadn't worn off yet. He hasn't really done that again. It will all come back at it's own pace but i'm proud of him for being so dedicated and not being a big weenie. He really has been taking care of himself and has such a good attitude! Hope you feel better soon dear!