One year ago today James amputated his right hand and underwent nearly 12 hours of re-attachment surgery. The surgeons, doctors and nurses warned us the surgery may be unsuccessful; best case scenario he would only loose a digit or two. Before we left the hospital we were told his hand would never be more than a 'pusher' and it certainly would not have any strength or dexterity or much feeling.
After three hundred sixty five days, hundreds of therapy hours and thousands of hours of exercise he has all 5 digits and the beginning of ideas for a full future. He can hold cards, balance plates, click a mouse and more. Sure, it never will be what it was...but it is amazing what it is.
Kudos James. You have done well!
(his hands are resting on Lenny)
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