2 weeks post-op

Today marks 2 weeks since Natalia's spinal fusion surgery. We are constantly amazed at how quickly things change and how well Natalia is recovering. Natalia lost 8 pounds, which she didn't really have to lose, but we are doing our best to put those pounds back on. Natalia is managing her pain well, and mostly able to cover it with Tylenol, except at night. Her rotated ribs seem to cause her as much, or maybe more, pain than her back itself. We met with her school tutor last Thursday, and she has started to work on some school work, which is wonderful. Stamina is the big thing right now - there just isn't much! Simple tasks, and even sitting up for extended periods really tire Natalia out. But every day is a little bit better, and she is a little stronger! We are so very thankful for the availability of modern medicine and all they can do. It still amazes us to see how very straight Natalia is! Thank you for all your visits, cards, gifts, prayers and thoughts - they've brightened our days and helped us along the journey immeasurably!