Infection Found - Move Postponed

This morning they found an infection in Larisa's leg. They took everything out (pump, drainage tube) and cleaned it all out. They inserted an antibiotic that will be released into the leg to help clear up the infection. This will postpone her move to Winchester, possibly into the middle or end of next week. The Doctors will probably need to go back in on Monday to redo the cleaning procedure again. It will be determined then, whether or not it will need to be done another time. During today's procedure, he did remove the pins from her wrist.

The doctor indicated that looking at the femur bone that is broken, it may require a bone graph. The femur was split in two and crushed. To help make sure that she has a good strong bone, it may require the extra bone to ensure stability. He will determine that over the next couple of weeks.

Chantel had not talked to Larisa yet when I last spoke to her. I know they are both itchy to get to Winchester. I know there is disappointment and that Larisa will be disappointed. But, Chantel is grateful it happened now before they actually transported her to Winchester and would have had to turn around and come right back. Small blessings.

It will be a long weekend and a long few days -- waiting for something is never easy. But, it will be important that her body is ready to make the transition to the next step. She'll get there. Slow and steady does win the race.