Comments - Wing Repairs - Flap Surgery - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T10:33:06Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A131348&xn_auth=noThank you all for following..…tag:zenith.aero,2011-07-07:2606393:Comment:1348512011-07-07T09:53:28.498ZJonathan Porterhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ElizabethPorter
<p>Thank you all for following.... we have some ups and downs, and this has absorbed several hundred additional hours than planned. Sadly infection affected the leg donor site and the reception site on the arm, result, we lost over half of the skin graft. Fortunately, we have new course of anti-biotics started and a thorough clean of the unit underway. She is brighter and shinier than a couple of days ago - we will see the state of play again on Friday.</p>
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<p>In this image you can…</p>
<p>Thank you all for following.... we have some ups and downs, and this has absorbed several hundred additional hours than planned. Sadly infection affected the leg donor site and the reception site on the arm, result, we lost over half of the skin graft. Fortunately, we have new course of anti-biotics started and a thorough clean of the unit underway. She is brighter and shinier than a couple of days ago - we will see the state of play again on Friday.</p>
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<p>In this image you can see the muscle.flap donor site from her back, the work on her arm and the skin donor site on her leg. SHE IS ONE BRAVE KID - and all of this so that she can fly medical care to her own people!!! Now, that is brave and we love her to bits!!</p>
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<p>You can see more of Lydia flying and all that we do in the documentary 'The Calling' showing at 10am on the Monday and Friday of Oshkosh and the DVD will be available there too!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170996240?profile=original"><img class="align-center" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170996240?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> Lydia give all us an update a…tag:zenith.aero,2011-07-07:2606393:Comment:1345922011-07-07T00:56:43.935ZMike Ethridgehttps://zenith.aero/profile/Mike91
<p>Lydia give all us an update and let us know how you're feeling.</p>
<p>Mike & Dawn</p>
<p>Lydia give all us an update and let us know how you're feeling.</p>
<p>Mike & Dawn</p> Lydia is sitting by me in Hop…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-26:2606393:Comment:1327942011-06-26T19:25:17.151ZJonathan Porterhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ElizabethPorter
<p>Lydia is sitting by me in Hopsital, doing well, she wants to say</p>
<p>"Thank you plane builders for caring for me. I wish I could come to OShkosh this year but hope next year instead. Thank you for helping me to get better. Today I played Angry Birds on Dad's laptop when he visited."</p>
<p>Actually it was Mrs H who suggested video games.... so thanks to Mrs H!</p>
<p>Lydia is sitting by me in Hopsital, doing well, she wants to say</p>
<p>"Thank you plane builders for caring for me. I wish I could come to OShkosh this year but hope next year instead. Thank you for helping me to get better. Today I played Angry Birds on Dad's laptop when he visited."</p>
<p>Actually it was Mrs H who suggested video games.... so thanks to Mrs H!</p> You're in our prayers Lydia a…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-25:2606393:Comment:1329522011-06-25T16:39:16.787ZMike Ethridgehttps://zenith.aero/profile/Mike91
<p>You're in our prayers Lydia and we look forward to a video of your first solo flight.</p>
<p>Mike & Dawn</p>
<p>You're in our prayers Lydia and we look forward to a video of your first solo flight.</p>
<p>Mike & Dawn</p> Cleco's, rivets, snips and so…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-18:2606393:Comment:1313092011-06-18T08:10:01.484ZJonathan Porterhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ElizabethPorter
<p>Cleco's, rivets, snips and some filing later....</p>
<p>Lydia is currently in and out of consciousness - she was calling 'Alpha Alpha Runway one niner' and other ATC instructions last night... she has to return for flap transfers from thigh and back tomorrow... We really appreciate the team support! Thank you all!</p>
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<p>As you may see, the Drs have achieved about 80 degree opening on the right arm, surgery on the hand will be in a few months, once recovery from the release is…</p>
<p>Cleco's, rivets, snips and some filing later....</p>
<p>Lydia is currently in and out of consciousness - she was calling 'Alpha Alpha Runway one niner' and other ATC instructions last night... she has to return for flap transfers from thigh and back tomorrow... We really appreciate the team support! Thank you all!</p>
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<p>As you may see, the Drs have achieved about 80 degree opening on the right arm, surgery on the hand will be in a few months, once recovery from the release is healed...</p>
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<p>If you would like to help please visit <a href="http://medicineonthemove.org/">http://medicineonthemove.org/</a> , thank you.</p>
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<p> </p> All the best Lydia and keep s…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-16:2606393:Comment:1312042011-06-16T16:10:30.137ZAndre Levesquehttps://zenith.aero/profile/AndreLevesque
<p>All the best Lydia and keep smiling, you're an inspiration to us all.</p>
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<p>All the best Lydia and keep smiling, you're an inspiration to us all.</p>
<p> </p> Lydia:
We wish you a succes…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-16:2606393:Comment:1309982011-06-16T13:10:36.262ZSebastien Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SHeintz
<p>Lydia: </p>
<p>We wish you a successful surgery and a great recovery - we'll be praying for you. I'll expect you to take me flying when I make it to Ghana!</p>
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<p>We wish you a successful surgery and a great recovery - we'll be praying for you. I'll expect you to take me flying when I make it to Ghana!</p> Lydia,
Keep your eyes on the…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-16:2606393:Comment:1313502011-06-16T12:21:45.776ZNormand Lamberthttps://zenith.aero/profile/NormandLambert
<p>Lydia,</p>
<p>Keep your eyes on the ball and your wing level !</p>
<p>May this surgery get you flying in no time. Speedy recovery and best wishes !</p>
<p>Norm</p>
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<p>Lydia,</p>
<p>Keep your eyes on the ball and your wing level !</p>
<p>May this surgery get you flying in no time. Speedy recovery and best wishes !</p>
<p>Norm</p>
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<p> </p> As we say here in Brazil, "bo…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-16:2606393:Comment:1309962011-06-16T09:16:25.505ZLuiz Guerreirohttps://zenith.aero/profile/LuizFernandoGuerreiro
As we say here in Brazil, "boa sorte" - " good luck". Hope to have fast recovery!
As we say here in Brazil, "boa sorte" - " good luck". Hope to have fast recovery! Lydia,
I hope your surgery we…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-16:2606393:Comment:1312602011-06-16T07:50:40.047ZBryan Ekholmhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BryanEkholm
<p>Lydia,</p>
<p>I hope your surgery went well. It's good to see young people involved in projects like building an airplane. I have had many young builders helping me with my 701 project and they will all have their names in the builders logbook. My youngest daughter Holly, who is nine years old, helps me a lot when she's not busy with school or playing with her friends or sisters. She and her four sisters wish you well and hope you have a speedy recovery. Keep your spirits up and set…</p>
<p>Lydia,</p>
<p>I hope your surgery went well. It's good to see young people involved in projects like building an airplane. I have had many young builders helping me with my 701 project and they will all have their names in the builders logbook. My youngest daughter Holly, who is nine years old, helps me a lot when she's not busy with school or playing with her friends or sisters. She and her four sisters wish you well and hope you have a speedy recovery. Keep your spirits up and set your goals high.</p>
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<p>Bryan Ekholm,</p>
<p>Annandale, Minnesota. USA</p>