Physical Therapy just came in and went over the program we're supposed to follow once we're discharged. We have to, for the next 10 days, complete a list of 'range of motion' and strengthening exercises/stretches. After 10 days, we have to begin incorporating more strenuous exercises. Doing this diligently over the next 6-9 months will teach him to walk a lot more like you and I do. Well, I shouldn't include me as a good walking model. I pretty much trip and lunge forward every time I stand up.
She stretched his ankles, legs, hips, etc. and was really pleased with how much range he has. She knew within a few seconds that he was a great candidate for the surgery. He sat up for a few seconds, but wasn't quite ready to get down and try to walk. 
P.S. I just saw a woman, probably a mom, in the room with the baby next door. Phew.
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