Wendy's Post-Op Report

In case you didn't receive Bill Dreskin's "post-op" report on Wendy's status, here's the latest news:

"Surgery (tibial platreau fracture - open reduction internal fixation) this morning (1.5 hrs. procedure) went very well; recovery fine; Wendy will be discharged tomorrow early afternoon; no other soft tissue damage seen on surgery; prognosis 90 to 95% return of functionality; basic recovery expectations are: 3 weeks no weight bearing, rigid support for knee; 2 months with cane and 50% weight bearing; then 100 % weight bearing and 2 months rehabilitation/physical therapy; full walking and hiking ability about 4 to 5 months from surgery.

 

Wendy can have visitors at the hospital until 9 PM.  Her in room phone at the hospital is accessible by calling main number 415-925-7000 and asking for Wendy Dreskin at room # 4136.  Take elevator from main lobby to floor 4.  Visitors here are welcome anytime after we return home early afternoon tomorrow.  

 

Thanks so much for all your well wishes, all your emails and phone calls, offers of help, bringing us needed items, gifts, bringing food, meals, etc.   You folks are really terrific!

 

Warm wishes from us both,

 

Bill"