Great News!

We have had wonderful news from Maria's visit to Dr. Paley.  He was delighted with the state of her hip and considers her operation his best work.  He videotaped her walking, running, etc., calling in other doctors to observe her marvelous progress.  He compared x-rays of her femur before and after and considered the results "amazing, as good as it gets".
The doctor was very pleased with Maria's progress with her Physioterapist, (thank you Maria Nogueria!) the result of both Maria's very hard work.
So now the objective is to begin lenghtening shortly after her operation on June 5, to the maximum of 8 centimeters, 1 millimeter a day for 16 weeks.  She will have daily physiotherapy, both at home and at the hospital.  We will be able to return home to Spain after this for the consolidation phase.
Her "pin care", which is the cleaning of the wounds, will be every other day and include swimming in the pool or beach.
During the whole process of lengthening and consolidation, Maria needs to lead a normal, active life, walking on her leg which will help bone growth and strengthening her femur. Her prosthetic leg will be adapted to her leg growth.
So, on Thurs June 5, at 10 am the operation will begin and take about 4-5 hours and she should be home in 2-3 days.  Then, a week of recuperation and the 16 weeks of lengthening begins.
Thanks for all your prayers and support.  We will be needing them!