Tania's Surgery

Some of you already know that Tania had to go into hospital for knee surgery on June 4rth. On May 6, 2010 she hurt her knee playing soccer with the older boys on Sports Day. After a couple of weeks, she thought things were getting better - took a wrong step and the knee collapsed again. This time the doctor referred her for an MRI and recommended Meniscus Cartilage repair and ACL repair. He did not think it was a good idea for her to try to come back to Canada for the surgery, and so she had the surgery done on June 4, 2010.

She is still in hospital, but the doctor is pleased with the repair - apparently it was a very bad tear. She should be out of hospital tomorrow or Wednesday. She is hoping she will be able to travel by month end and come home to Canada for rehabilitation - monsoon is coming to India and there are not too many smooth sidewalks or roads in Mumbai. She will be on crutches for some time.

It will be a long recovery - back to normal after a few months and hopefully 'better than normal' by year end. Tania has had some difficulties with her knee since swimming days. There will be no golfing with papa, soccer and cricket with the boys, swimming the breast stroke, climbing the rock walls with her nieces, or running anywhere.

It - of course - has been a number of years since Tania needed her mother by her side; however, I must admit that it has been difficult for George and I, her parents, to know your daughter is in hospital and you aren't there with her. Thank heaven for cell phones. Joshua has taken fantastic care of her and will have to until she leaves India. He was very ill and in hospital in April, and so they are taking turns looking after each other.

Thankfully the staff in India - Vinita, Mahendra, Vijay and Chitra have gained confidence in their abilities to manage their respective areas (2nd in command and Social Worker, Teacher Coordination, Nallasopara Administration and Khar Administration). Tania has been able to supervise and consult from home, but staff has 'carried the day'.