Today for the first time, Daniel experienced what it is like to have two feet on the ground!We had an appointment at the Limb Fitting Centre at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London so that Daniel could receive his first prosthetic.
His parents were very excited but Daniel didn't really understand the significance of the occasion. There were a few tears shed as a strange man in a white coat put a very strange device on his little leg.
Daniel was given some time to recover from the event and then spent some time standing up against the rehabilitation parallel bars. For the first time he was able to stand on both feet without performing a balancing act.
Unfortunately, a few tweaks are required and the workshop is very busy at the moment so we won't be able to take the prosthetic home until September 1st. Daniel didn't want to show you any photos of his prosthetic until he has the final product so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, Daniel will continue practising his balancing act for the next Olympic Games and perhaps even give the parallel bars a go.
Go Aussies! Go Team GB!
Posted By Kristen (Daniel's Mum)
5 comments :
Hey great news. Top outfit too, I think Dan is going to be very fashion minded. He looks well pleased with himself.
What I want to know is how did the doc get the prosthetic on? He should sell this information to clarks shoe sales people, or maybe it's magic?
The only thing we could get into the shoes that day was uncle Seamus' sweat and tears. :)
Go Daniel! You are so clever. Those shoes are intensely cool, you must be really looking forward to walking in them.
By the way, I'd cry if a man in a white coat even looked at my legs.
Standing at the bar.... Good to see you preparing for adult life!
Hi Daniel
It's great to see you are getting on so well, and I know it won't be long till your running round that big playground at Micky Star!
Best Wishes
Tina :-)
We are thinking of the three of you every little step of the way.
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