So, I had my operation yesterday and the surgeon says he’s happy which means my mum and dad and me are happy. After surgery, my mum and dad squeeze my hand and are trotting alongside the bed on both sides. We all push in the lift and mum and dad get wedged between the lift doors and the bed.Β They have to get out and then squeeze in again on the other side. My mum is sweating now.
I need to keep the needle in my hand for a few more days so they can give me medicine straight into my body. It’s wrapped up in a bandage with a smily face on it.
I feel tired and sore. My leg feels like I can’t move it. My scar is under a brown plaster and I can see blue pen. Looks like the surgeon has been playing dot to dot on my thigh. They give me an ice pack to put on the scar for 10 minutes.
A physio dressed in a tracksuit came to see me and taught me how to use a walking frame. I think it looks like what old people use. My dad called it a zimmerframe.
I have to practice using it and hold onto it with both hand and hop on my right leg. My left leg has to be kept of the ground – they said for 6 weeks. I go to the bathroom using it and everybody cheers. I try to hobble a bit more on it, and manage about 20m there and back.
Fiona visited me yesterday and it’s nice to see her. She talks all the time! She’s coming back today with some goodies.
I don’t much like lying in bed all day, but I have lots of things to do. I watch a movie, read Wimpy Kid book , play my spotify playlist and play on the OSMO my mum got me. Β We also play I spy.. a lot…
During the night I wake up a lot, but get a huge surprise as the tooth fairies leave me a note and $40. I had a wobbly tooth and the doctor said they would take it out in case I swallowed it. I usually get $10 from the tooth fairies, but this time, I got $40! I read their note and am so happy they still found me in hospital.
I have just had a X-Ray so it’s a trip down to the fist floor. I am in and out so quickly that when I get back my breakfast is here. Pancakes with blueberries.
My mum says we will get 3 visitors today. Fiona, Rosie and Nankers. I am happy about that and I also get to see my class, 3HM from school. We are going to facetime my teacher, Miss Morris. I miss them a lot and want to know what they are doing at school.
Excellent stuff Jack! We miss you in our morning carpool with you. Get well soon. If you would like maybe Garran and Dylan can visit you? Ian
It’s great to read all your news Jack. I hope your leg stops hurting soon. I am going to show your blog to Kelly again this afternoon. He would like to visit you but we will wait till you are home, I think. Do you have all the Wimpy Kid books? I think Kelly has most of them. Perhaps you would like to borrow some. Just let us know.
Hi Jack,
I have funny memories of my cousin David having the same perthes as you and when we went to visit him he was on his leg weights …at the bottom of the bed ! He had a hand ring (like in gymnastics) to pull himself back up. When he was out of hospital and on his crutches nobody could catch him. He was the fasted one-legged 8 year-old in town !
I am sure this HK weather has you up in the clouds again today and I’m sure you know everyone is looking forward to seeing you at home. Love from the Atkins Clan X
Sounds like you’re being a real champion Jack! Great work! Thanks for sharing with us all.
Jack you are amazing! Just a suggestion, maybe you can get your mum and dad to put a skateboard on your zimmerframe? That would be pretty cool!…..Also your mum must love you a billon times anything you can even imagine considering she got into a lift with you that was squishy! π
Finley says hello and we hope you can come and visit again sometime very soon!
Big Love
Aunty Elle, Uncle Dan and Finn
xxx
Jack you are so brave and strong. I expect you will have mastered that Zimmer frame in no time at all!
Breakfast sounded yummy too!
Keep updating us on your news.
You really are a Brave heart Jack. Love reading your updates. Sounds like you’ll be the next eye-spy world champion. Keep up the good work with your physio. See you soon.
Jack, what a wonderful blog, I loved reading how brave you are! You might not remember me, but I taught in Shanghai with your mum and dad. We even went to see Kylie Minogue together. All the best and I hope you are enjoying the Diary of A Wimpy kid books and the Osmosis. So cool!
Hello Jack. I haven’t seen you since you were a baby in Shanghai but it is great to hear that you are getting on so well after the operation. I hope you are keeping Mum and Dad under control and you’re not letting them win too much at I spy. I am pretty old (like your Dad) so I don’t know what an Osmosis is. Can you please explain in your next blog? Thanks!
You are so brave Jack. Jye said it won’t be long and you will carving them up on the rugby field xx
I am so glad that everyone is happy with how your surgery went. Your zimmer frame looks pretty fancy. I am sure everyone at Matilda Hospital loves seeing your smiles. Sending you lots of love!
Ms. Shannon
Wow … you are doing so well Jack … absolutely amazing. You are a little star. xxxx
Keep going Jack!
Stay brave and strong! I have a spare number plate from my car that has a Man U logo, I can bring it with me when I come to visit and you can put it on your Zimmerframe!!
Don’t tell your dad!
Actually I have an England flag you can hang on it too (don’t tell mum!)
Zaki says get well soon!
Hi Jack
Rosie was so good that she sent me your blog..
I am so proud of you being a brave and happy boy.. Very smart indeed for we are all amazed by the way you made the surgeons and parents happy.. Rosie must be happier to see you because he misses you so much…
Get well very soon. .
Wish I could visit you as well…
I love you Jack..
Hope you fell better soon and come over and play xbox with me and cha
Crikey, Jack, you are doing so well, and so quickly! I had to smile when I read about the scene in the lift; I could just imagine it!
I’m glad you’re moving about already; I knew you wouldn’t stay still for long. Take care, Flickie x
See you soon Jack and the bean stalk!
Jack, you are a superstar and so brave! Keep posting about your progress…you’ll be up and about in no time I’m sure! Lots of love and hugs to you all! XxX
Loving the blog Jack. Well done on the zimmerframe. I bet you will soon be speeding around xxx
Keep up the fab work Jack and practicing your new moves from the physio. It was so exciting for your class to see you today!! Take care. Ms Morgan
Hi Jack, I’m called Sahana and I know you dont know me but I actually know you. I knew you right back when you were in your moms tummy. She used to teach me aerobics which you actually did from inside her belly! I knew then that you were a hero and reading your blog over the last few days has confirmed you really have proven to be exactly that kid. Thanks for teaching me how to be positive even when things are tough-I am sending you high fives from Malaysia-thanks again Jack- you rock! xxx
Wow Jack Farmer you have been so busy. I imagined you just sleeping ALL day! Keep resting and recovering because 3DF want to play midnight again with you calling out the numbers!!
Hi Jack it’s Aden. Some jokes to cheer you up.
What is the largest sea?
The galaxy…. π (Galax sea)
What are aliens favourite drink?
Gravity. π(Grava tea)
I hope we can have a play date soon.
Aden
You’ll be a master at the walking frame soon Jack! Keep reading and writing! Great ways to pass the time! Big hugs from Rob and Clare
Hi Jack,
I’m sure you’ll have mastered that walking frame in no time and be whizzing about all over the place with it! we miss you at school, so It’s just as well you are keeping us up to date on here. Glad to hear the food is good in hospital!
Looking forward to hearing your next update.
Mrs. H-L
You’re doing so well Jack. Glad to hear you will catch up with your class mates.
Big hugs
Karen x
Hi Jack,
I met you in your mom’s class at the studio long long time ago. I would like to say you are a brave little soldier! I have showed your blog and read it to my daughter, Boo – who is year one student in RCHK. She has learnt how to be brave and strong from you, Jack! We would like to say THANK YOU!
BIG Hugs and Kisses from Boo and her mom – Shirley
Great news jack and no racing in the corridor with the zimmerframe, cold on tai Mong Tsai this morning stay cosy up there in the clouds , my husband had your nurse when he was there last year – no room on surgical ward they put him in maternity with the new mums and she had to visit him there πππ hi mum and dad β€οΈ
Great news Jack up and about already . I had crutches for my knee operation instead of a zimmerframe . It’s quite difficult to keep your weight off one leg but you will get used to it. Good Luck . π
You’re a champion Jack. Love your positive attitude and perseverance and how you’re sharing your story with us. Looking forward to the next update about your journey. Stay strong buddy. Xx