*don’t look at the last picture if you don’t want to see his skin graft!*

A couple weeks ago, we found out that the doctors decided to not do the bone graft surgery, instead choosing to use a magnet-powered bone-lengthening device. 

His surgery to put in this device to regrow his bone will happen tomorrow, May 9th. He’ll stay in the hospital for a few days after, and then the bone regrowth process will take several months. The device will allow the bone to grow 1mm per day, and with a few inches to grow it will be a slow process, but is less likely to cause complications, and will be easier to ensure the left leg is the correct length. 

Due to this change in plans, it will now be longer until Justin is able to put weight on his left leg which is very disappointing and has been tough news. 

But we are optimistic about the surgery tomorrow, and Justin is excited for this next step in the process that means things are continuing to improve and heal!

The past few weeks have flown by!

• Justin moved into his new apartment (and made it more homey with some plants!)
• Went to the zoo
• His friend TJ visited for a few days 
• Went to the movies a few times
• Got dinner with Uncle Terry, Aunt Esther, and cousins who were in town for a wedding 

Thoughts and well wishes for tomorrow’s surgery will be much appreciated!