There's some good news to report! Ella had x-rays yesterday - it had been about two months since her last set. We were told that things look good enough to move forward. While this is great news, the bad news is that it's not 100% completely healed. Still, we've never been given a date to look forward to, so the light that's now shining at the end of this long tunnel is a nice, and much welcomed change.
The important news is that Ella goes in for surgery - to have the metal plates and screws removed that are holding her elbows together - Wednesday morning. If all goes well and her bones don't fall apart upon removal, they'll also spay her. I should note that there may be some complications along the way but I feel it is only worth delving into if they arise.
When Ella gets out of surgery some might be startled to see her in two casts again. Ella's casts will both have splints in them which will give her some stability, support and confidence when she walks. The only downside is that it could take up to eight weeks before she reaches the point of walking without them.
Feeling anxious and hopeful right now. I will be sure to post again Wednesday night when we learn how the surgery went.
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