Today is the 1 year anniversary... It is also Devin's first day of school since the accident, he started high school today at Lake Washington High School.
Devin's last surgery (which if I remember correctly was on May 14) was very successful, and continues to heal very well. In his last visit to the doctor about a month ago Devin was given the OK to begin to start bearing full weight on both legs with the assistance of his crutches. Since then he has been making progress, walking a little more week by week. His body is still healing and his energy levels continue to be very low, but he is going to school this year and is hoping to be able to handle 5 of the 6 classes for almost a full load.
The nerve damage he sustained in the fall seems to be healing more slowly than anything. He still has pain, most significantly in his left heel and foot. Foot massage (mostly pressure) still gives him relief.
He has gained back all of the 40 pounds he lost in the first weeks after the accident, and perhaps a few more. he has also added 2-3 inches in height this past year. He looks like he has been lifting weights (with the exception of his legs which are still much smaller than they were), but he hasn't been (that makes me wonder what his appearance would be like if he had not been injured and was able to continue to work out).
His attitude is still remarkably good. I think he is a little concerned about his ability to do well in school, he has not been able to learn nearly as easily as before the accident and has only experienced minimal improvement in that regard in the past 10 months.
I'll try to post a picture or two soon...
This blog has been setup for all of the friends and family of Devin Munk, the 14 year old boy that survived a 100 foot fall on 9/1/2008. You can read the posts from the bottom up to get the whole story, or just the top most post for his latest condition. Please keep in mind that Devin does not yet know everything that is shared here. It is very important that he stay as positive as possible, and some of this information - he is not ready to hear yet.
About Devin
Devin is a 14 year old from Redmond Washington.
He would be in 9th grade this year...
He loves to learn, and is on the Honor Roll. He also loves sports, participating on the schools wrestling and track teams where he wrestled, ran the 4x100 relay and threw the shot put.
He would be in 9th grade this year...
He loves to learn, and is on the Honor Roll. He also loves sports, participating on the schools wrestling and track teams where he wrestled, ran the 4x100 relay and threw the shot put.
Donations can be made to help with Devin's medical bills
Devin's recovery is going very well, however his best case scenario is that he will be in rehabilitation for the next year or so. As the medical bills continue to mount please consider making a small donation, every little bit helps.
Wells Fargo Information:
Simply write a check "for the benefit of Devin Munk
Wells Fargo Information:
Simply write a check "for the benefit of Devin Munk
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