Instead of typing out the whole explanation again, here is a copy of the email I sent the family on Friday afternoon...
We are just getting back from today's orthopedic appointment for Delia. We went to this appointment excited that the cast, pins and stitches were all going to be removed. We had actual plans tonight to celebrate enduring the past 6 weeks and all the healing.
Well, we learned through the x-rays today that pretty much no healing has occurred. Even after the surgery, Delia's left arm bone is still in a misaligned, broken, spaced-out position. They put her back in a long cast and said we'll discuss "our options" at the next appointment.
Also, because she was absolutely hysterical, they would not take the pins out either. Instead we get to go back to the Operating Department some time next week, where they will have to sedate Delia in order to do this procedure.
So, I guess keep praying that some miraculous healing occurs in Delia's arm in the next few weeks! They didn't specify what "our options" are exactly, but I'm pretty scared they involve a second surgery. And it seems a pretty good bet that Delia will continue to deal with this break through the summer. :(
Thank you, family and friends!
(This is Delia with her buddy Cora. Delia and Cora were born one month apart. They are in the same class at school. Their moms are good friends. They share a last name and a similar feisty personality. And now they share broken left arm bones as well! Can you believe it?!)
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