End to a busy day...

We were updating via iPhone earlier today and the rest of the day way pretty busy, so we are just getting around to updating now. No news is good news! Andrew's surgery went great today. They took him in to surgery around 11am. Surgery itself was only about a half hour long. The surgeon called us to let us know Andrew was in recovery and doing well. The did the lengthening on just the left side and only on his heel cord. There's a small incision just above his ankle.
This little warrior didn't even cry once! Not at ALL! I have no idea how he does all this and has absolutely no fear of doctors or hospitals. It only took him a few minutes in recovery to be sent to his room. He did great coming out of anesthesia without any problems. He did develop a rash a few hours afterward but it passed quickly. We think it could have been something they gave him or simply a heat rash. Besides that, it was pretty smooth. Andrew was able to keep everything down and enjoyed his popsicle and juice. So well, they allowed us to come back to the hotel for the night since it's attached to the hospital. Andrew was feeling well and wanted to go for a little tour of St. Louis. (in the wheelchair of course). So we walked a few blocks to see the shops and fountains. Andrew enjoyed getting outdoors today in the beautiful weather. He was still not back to normal but was willing to eat so we decided to keep it simple and get him some mac & cheese. Something that will be easy on the stomach. And if you know how Andrew eats, you'll know he's not 100% when he doesn't even finish it and has the ability to sit through our dinner without asking for anything to eat and not wanting ice cream or cookies. We headed back to the room and he's zonked out as I type this. He does not like his meds so tomorrow when we go back to meet with the surgeon and Physical Therapist, we'll have to be sure they can give us some more flavoring or we're going to have a hard time getting him to take it. Otherwise, everything went wonderful and the staff at St. Louis Children's hospital was, as always, amazing! Truly worth the trip just for the friendly staff and community. Even throughout the city, everyone is so pleasant & helpful. I've never been anywhere where the people were so friendly!
So we can take a little breath now and we'll head back to the hospital in the morning to see how Andrew's doing and for some more assessments and physical therapy & so the surgeon can check on him.
Pictures to come soon through Shutterfly. They'll be added to the previous "St. Louis..." album.
Thank you all again for the wonderful support & good wishes for Andrew. It means a lot to us to have such wonderful caring, loving family and friends!

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