1 Year Later

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...