Chase's Bi-lateral Bunionectomy

The patient recovering looks tough.
Getting into the doctors office.
Standing on the xray machine. Dr. Taylor.
Chase's foot, cute nails chase..... (4 days post op)
(The right foot)

April 6th was the start of Spring Break for the kids in Wasatch. Unfortunately for Chase, it was spent at home with his feet up. Chase has been having trouble with big calouses on his toes. Well, turns out it is because he has 70 year old feet on his 17 year old body. He had major bunions. So he elected to have them fixed. And not just one at a time like the Doctor suggested, he wanted them both done so he can be completely healed to start football in the summer. Two bones of his foot were cut and moved and pinned to straighten out his big toe. He was in surgery for 4 hours on the 6th. He spent the first 3 days with his feet up to prevent swelling, and with ice packs on them. In order to get to the bathroom, his brothers devised a plan. Tie a rope to a skate board, Chase would scoot himself onto the board and his brothers would pull him down the hall to the bathroom. It was actually pretty funny. On Thursday Chase had to go to the dr. for a wound check. the doc wanted to do some xrays to check the placement of the screws. While trying to step up onto the xray box, Chase stubbed his right toe. I thought he would pass out, it was very painful. He is now going stir crazy, but will miss a few more days of school, as he still can not put much pressure on his feet. I always dream of days where I can lay around and put my feet up, watch movies.......When forced though, it is not so fun. Oh, and yes, his toenails are painted. A girl came over to check on him and painted them while she was here. Cute!!