A really great day all around today here in Baltimore!
We started at the physical therapist's office for her initial evaluation. All the news was good: her knee flexion was nearly 80 degrees without any excess effort, and her muscle strength wowed all the therapists- probably thanks to all of her personal training sessions these past few months.
Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice lunch out in the patio next to the hospital cafeteria. The weather in Baltimore has been amazing- sunny and cool, low humidity.
Next, she had her first post-op visit with Dr Herzenberg. The Xrays showed that she her leg is now nearly 10mm longer, which means that the lengthening is nearly halfway complete already! We should be all finished by the time we go back to see him next week.
Here is the comparison (the one on the right was taken during the operation last week)
Thank you all for putting comments up on the blog. She is really missing home and loves to hear from you!
Here is a pic from Orlando, where Mitchell and Sam continue to tear it up on the vacation of a lifetime. Can you identify the Jedi below?
I love seeing you standing up! You look gorgeous in that dress too.
Posted by: Diana Edwin | June 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM
congratulations on the successful surgery and progress afterwards. If you'd like, when you get back to KC, you can continue rehab by helping me in the backyard doing things like cutting the grass, mulching flower beds and trimming trees. I promise it will be fun. No kidding. Let me know. Seriously though, we are very happy all is well and the Press' wish you continued success in your post op care and rehab.
Posted by: Kent Press | June 15, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Tessa you look wonderful, so pretty in your dress! Congrats on your great progress, your hard work is paying off!
Posted by: Jodi | June 14, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Tessa ahead of the curve? Tessa doing better than expected? I believe it!
Posted by: Mr. C | June 14, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Whooo hoo go Tessa!! You'll be home before you know it! And I like the smiley face on your leg. (That is a smiley face, right?)
Posted by: Grace Heitmann | June 14, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Way to go, Tessa Jean. You are looking fantastic. Love that you are standing and smiling. Love to All!!! GS.
Posted by: Jim (Grampa) Smith | June 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Looking good Tessa, Nice to hear of the progress you are making. All that personal training paid off. I'm pleased that we drove you out to one of your sessions. Must have been last January or February. You are beautiful in that dress and look more and more like your Mom. Grandma, Delores
Posted by: Delores Herzberg | June 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Tessa,
Way to go! Keep up the hard work! Very proud of you.
Love- Sean, Sarah, Sophia & Sayla
Posted by: Sean Hostetter | June 14, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I love the dress, too. And you look fantastic! I have to admit--much better than I thought someone who just had surgery and was undergoing painful stuff would. Congrats on the muscle strength, too. Impressive!
Posted by: Sandy Wirtel | June 14, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Look at you up and standing !!! WOW ! It just shows how much you have worked to make the most of the situation. Keep up the good therapy! I am impressed with your determination !!! What a great Jedi pic !
Posted by: Diana | June 14, 2011 at 05:31 AM
so happy for you Tessa!! This is great news!
P.S. You look beautiful. Love your dress :)
Posted by: Cheryl Knopf | June 14, 2011 at 04:31 AM