The Koehn Family: Visit To The Orthopaedic Doctor

Monday, October 27, 2008

Visit To The Orthopaedic Doctor

Today we finally got to see the Orthopaedic Doctor that Dr. Baro referred us to. Her name is Dr. Teresa Cappello. She was very nice and the visit was short and sweet. When we got into our room one of the nurses checked out the contraption that the ER Doctors put on my arm and left the room to make sure that Dr. Capello wanted to remove it. Than another nurse came in and took a look at the contraption as well. He could tell that Jon was getting tired of wearing it. So he left the room and the first nurse came back in to remove it. After it was removed we waited for Dr. Capello to come in. She came in and told us that she wouldn't be putting a cast on his arm. Mike and I were a little disappointed but when she explained to us that it would be more of a hassle and that the new sling and swash (I think that is what she called it) will work better. It is basically a smaller sling fitted for a child and than the swash is wrapped around his arm and body to keep it snug. We will be able to take it off and he will be able to rest his arm or give him a bath! I'm sure Nicholas will think that is great because he kept on telling Jon that he stinks! LOL! He hasn't showered or bathed in over a week! Dr. Capello said no organized activity, no jumping, no nothing basically. He needs to just lay low for a couple weeks but will still have to wear the sling and swash for 4 more weeks. So it looks like Jon will have to wait another year to go Deer Hunting with his Daddy. Worst part is that I have to drive and pick him up from school every day! NOT looking forward to that! I may only do it for 2 weeks but I guess we will see how he is doing. I remembered to bring my camera this time hoping he would get a cast put on. Oh well! Enjoy the pics!