Report on John Lazares, January 25, 2007

Molly Janczyk to Ryan Holderman, January 25, 2007
Question about John Lazares
Dear Ryan and All:
I spoke with Trish on her way home from hospital - about 30 min. or so from home. John did get up with the walker pushing with his arms to rise and is more alert today. He may come home Sat. and it is not planned that he will have to go to a rehab facility. They are only getting him up enough now so he is able to get up at home as needed but that's about all he will do for now. It is a waiting period to see if the softness in his bone is from infection or rejection of the first implant. So waiting for cultures to grow. Trish's concern is if it is rejection. One man had to come back 3 times for different replacements with different materials.

Time is not set and depends on the results and then the strengthening of his bone to secure the replacement. After the replacement, personnel will come to his home, so he will not have to be in a facility. A rehab site is close to home.

Trish is great and like John, very gracious and caring. I will ck with her every few days until we know more.

Regards, Molly J.
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From Ryan Holderman, January 25, 2007
Subject: Question about John L.
Dear Molly:
Do you have any idea how long John L. will be hospitalized? Will he have to have special care during the period that he is waiting for the infection in the bones to subside and before they can re-implant the knee? Can they do that at home or will he have to be in a rehab facility?

It is so distressing that John has to go through such trauma. We join all those around the State who are praying him.

Thanks for keeping everyone apprised of his progress.
Sincerely, Ryan