Since 2

We had the best day today

Lowell had a  appointment with his Orthopedic Dr today in L.A.

The last time he saw Dr. Kessler was 2 1/2 years ago. Before that he was seeing him every 6 months since the age of 2. 

Lowell was diagnosed with Legg Calve Perthes Disease at 2 years old in both hips. Lowell was always in a lot of pain. It was like growing pains and I thought that is all it was but we found out it was something we never heard of. 

Lowell has been in pain most of his life but nothing ever stopped this kid from enjoying life. 

He still enjoyed sports and running and playing. There was no stopping him. 

Since school started back Lowell has been experiencing a lot of pain again. When he would kick a ball or jump or pretty much any activity he was feeling pain. The first thought we had was oh no its back and something is wrong. 

Finally I made him a appointment and that is where we were today to get X-rays and answers.

Lowell knew what was coming
First off to take the billionth Xray then 

He knew Dr. Kessler was going to have him lay on his belly and move his hips all sorts of ways then also while on his back.

Then have him walk the hall then run so he can watch the movement of his hips.

We remember the routine well

then Dr. Kessler breaks the news and we were nervous

The X-rays look beautiful
His hips look great

WHAT!!!!!

He said if someone didn't know you have Perthes they wouldn't notice anything different in these X-rays.

Wow! Thats the best news ever.

He doesn't expect to see Lowell agian and Lowell is probably feeling ligaments that he didn't use very much in summer and he's working them out. 

That we can handle.

I was so increadilby happy because at one time we worried about surgeries and all kinds of what ifs

Then I asked the Dr

Can Lowell play football if he chooses

and he said YES

YAY!!!

Best day ever

We love Dr. Kessler