Moving Forward...Round 9!

Again, sorry this may be just my boring dialogue but we still do not have access to video, and many of you have been asking about the latest scoop.
Christopher has had a rough past few weeks in regard to the healing of his leg.
After the second surgery where more bone was removed, (but the knee cap spared) to close where the scar line had opened up, he again encountered trouble. There was a pretty consistent draining which is not normal. Dr. O'Connor tried removing some of the stitches and putting in more a bit tighter - not pleasant for Chris as there was little warning before she attacked the stump! On a return visit because there was still a little leakage she consulted with another surgeon, removed all the stitches and decided to put him on a "Wound Vac" This is the pump like unit you can see in the picture, that is continuously running to remove any excess fluids and close the site.
He completed round 8 of chemo with the Vac in place and after a brief break from it he is back on it. Dr. O'Connor is still concerned with the tiny drips, especially seeing as he has 2 more weeks of chemo in a row, the last being the tough one on his system.
The lack of healing is most likely due to the effects of chemo on Christopher's immune system though leave it to him to find an article stating that this surgery (or this level of amputation) is controversial due to impaired wound healing. So who knows.
We do know that he is improving everyday and maintains an incredible amount of strength and hope that this too shall pass. He is "patiently "waiting for the day he can be fitted for his prosthetic but that is at least a month away.
He is feeling very good, eating really well - like a crazed teenage boy!- and is ready to face round 9 today at Wolfson's.
Thanks as always for all the love and encouragement as we continue to move forward on this journey, one day at a time.
Peace,
Patty
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