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Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:11pm PT

Not me, but my son Von. A few weeks ago he got Botox injections into his leg to loosen up his muscles so they could cast his leg and stretch out his muscles for his legs are very tight and not too flexible from his CP.....He has to do this a few times a year while he is growing to increase strength, motion, mobility, and flexiblity of his leg muscles on his left side....today he also got these really cool silver ring- like things to wear to straighten out his fingers and finger muscles on his left hand too......one appointment in Riverside, and one in Rancho Mirage....lots of driving today.....
These procedures are what is recommended instead of surgery;...surgery would straighten out his leg cosmetically, but he wouldn't be able to run or jump;.....not a good trade-off....

eKat

Trad climber

BITD3

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:13pm PT

Precious little guy. Hope everything turns out good for everybody!

ox

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:15pm PT

Ghost

climber

A long way from where I started

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:15pm PT

Cheers to Von.

Keep us updated on progress.

StahlBro

Trad climber

San Diego, CA

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:15pm PT

Todd,

The good vibes for Von. I know he will be crusin' in no time.

All the best,

Rob and Debbie

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:16pm PT

mike m

Trad climber

black hills

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:18pm PT

Good luck Von and Todd. He is still smiling.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:19pm PT

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:20pm PT

Very cool color on the cast! Thanks for the update on Von.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:22pm PT

He's on fire...

Brokedownclimber

Trad climber

Douglas, WY

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:31pm PT

My best wishes for the little guy! Keep the faith!

E.L. "One"

Big Wall climber

Lancaster, California

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:46pm PT

Todd,

You have an incredible son!!! I will be out in Joshua Tree the weekend before Thanksgiving. I hope to hook up with you and introduce you and your family to my daugher Cassidy who can't wait to get in her harness and be suspended from a rock !!!! Thanks for sharing.

Bob

Riley Wyna

Trad climber

A crack near you

Nov 1, 2011 - 09:51pm PT

I just put one of those on today Todd.

That looks really really good.

A nice 90 degree angle with the foot in its functional position..

His feet look really great....
He sure looks happy!

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2011 - 09:55pm PT

Thanks for the good words;...Bob;...call me up when you are coming out...cheers!,,,

klk

Trad climber

cali

Nov 2, 2011 - 09:52am PT

awesome tr

fattrad

Mountain climber

GOP Convention

Nov 2, 2011 - 09:57am PT

What a fantastic smile on Von.

The evil one

JEleazarian

Trad climber

Fresno CA

Nov 2, 2011 - 10:04am PT

What an uplifting post! I hope Von gets to know how much his progress, his smile and his courageous attitude -- and your post of it -- bring me joy, even though the circumstances may seem less than joyful. Thanks, Todd and Von.

John