December 30, 2004
Yesterday was a very long day but one that led to completion of the construction and fitting of Polar's prosthesis. There will be a gradual wearing-in period in which Polar's remaining stump skin toughens up around the area of insertion. Marty has also indicated that his leg's shape will change within the next year, then requiring more adjustments and fittings.

Marty sure is one incredible guy. He actually got home from his vacation on Wednesday at 12:30am, getting to bed at 2am. Yet, he met with us at 8:30am in his office ready to spend the entire day with Polar. He wasn't even supposed to be working then, and had to leave today to tend to his extremely ill dad in Florida.

Please enjoy the following photos taken by Mary Jane from Marty's M. H. Mandelbaum Orthotic & Prosthetic Services. 

This is the waiting room at Marty's facility

    This special class letter was a highlight at Marty's office.

Pam and Polar are listening to Marty explain things.

Pam is helping hold Polar as he is examined.

Pam is helping as the cast of Polar's leg is being molded.

Marty is working on the casting of Polar's leg.

Marty is measuring to make sure the leg is right.

Marty is trying out the fit of the new prosthetic on Polar.

Marty is petting Polar here, trying to relax him some.

Pam and Marty taking a look at the casting.

Polar is still able to smile through this really tough day.

Here is Polar dragging his new leg.

Polar is showing everyone that he can stand just fine.

Polar is showing his ability to stand with this new leg.

Here's a close up of Polar's leg, actually covered by cartoons.

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