Well, we have been having a very long week so far but I think we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!On Saturday night, we were at our friends house and Kate's crutch landed on a toy. She slipped and fell hard onto the tile floor. She knew instantly that she broke something. We took her to the ER and they sent us to Geneva by ambulance. The hospital in Neuchatel was not equipped to repair the broken femur which happened right where she had a metal plate and screws from a previous surgery when she was 2 years old.
We chose Hospitaux Universitaires de Geneva because just 3 weeks ago we met an Ortho-Pediatric doctor that comes up to Neuchatel every 2 months. We really liked him and wanted him to see her. When we arrived in Geneva they put her in traction and that helped the pain tremendously as long as she wasn't touched. They scheduled surgery for Tuesday morning. She had the brackets and screws removed from her right leg and they inserted 2 pins. On her left leg, they removed the brackets and screws to help prevent this incident from happening to that leg. The surgery went well and we are hoping to be going home on Friday or Saturday.
It has been quite an experience. There are some similiarities to the U.S.A. and some differences. I can't say there has been a language barrier. Everyone has at least a little bit of English. Our French is poor but we can at least say a few things in French if they are not understanding our English. Some of the nurses are enjoying the opportunity to improve their English. We have had a few tough, older nurses. Katelyn prefers the younger ones - they have more sympathy for her. All the doctors have been very nice. I haven't met one that hasn't smiled and thinks they are "Almighty".
I was hoping this was one experience that I would never have to write about. However, all is well and we have learned some new things. We have received so many well wishes and wonderful phone calls. Thank you! We are just so thankful that she is feeling more like "Kate"!
4 comments:
Christa, I am so sorry to read about Kate's accident. I know this must have been a very difficult time for you and your family, but I know that things will improve. I was happy to see the first picture of Kate....with her infamous smile. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Eastman
We hope that you are back home by now. Please give Kate a big hug from both of us! That leg needs to heal so that she is ready for the snow and the tobaggon!
Kate, We are glad that you are feeling better. We know you are tougher than most and will heal fast. Take Care and we hope to see you soon. Aunt Kecia, Uncle Abe, Isabella, Francisco, and Sergio.
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