'DISAPPOINTING'
LPBW fans beg Tori & Zach Roloff to take ‘struggling’ son Jackson, 5, to ‘physical therapy’ after surgery to fix legs
LITTLE People, Big World fans are begging Zach and Tori Roloff to get son Jackson help after seeing his post-operation struggles.
The toddler underwent what was meant to be a minimally invasive operation to correct bowing in his legs, but had a hard time getting back on his feet.
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During Tuesday's episode of the TLC reality show, the couple was open about their son's woes.
Viewers watch as Zach spends the day out in the yard of their new family home decorating for Christmas.
He reveals to those tuning in that "Jackson wanted to help," unfortunately he was still recovering from surgery.
Zach and his wife, Tori, confess that they're growing worried about their son, noting that he was not up and walking as much as their doctor suggested he would be.
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The concerned parents reveal in a confessional that Jackson's legs actually seem "worse," noting that he's turning his feet in more than before.
They suggested he was "overcompensating" and trying to "protect" his ankles after the operation.
Fans slammed the pair for not acting faster, and for not being more concerned.
One Twitter user wrote: "Maybe Jackson should be wearing proper length pants so he doesn't have to walk on the bottom of them. No wonder he was so unsteady and walking on the edge of his feet after his surgery."
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Another tweeted: "Take him back to the doctor. Obviously something is going on with his legs."
A third viewer wrote: "Jackson needs physical therapy!Hard to believe his doctors didn’t require that for rehabilitation."
Someone else chimed in: "Can they clean up he can not walk going around all of that junk on the porch I'd have my baby tight back at that hospital the surgery was supposed to be less evasive he's not even himself."
TORI'S FEARS
Later in the episode, Tori reveals that they took Jackson for a post-op visit.
She claims she "brought up concerns," adding that she was adamant: "Something's wrong."
She and Zach are seen sitting in the living room of their new home with their children, including son Jackson.
They chat with the youngster about his progress, with the father of three expressing: "That’s what makes me so sad. He was so active."
He tells his son: "We gotta get you running again. Soccer, adventures. All that."
As the episode goes on, Tori and Zach's concern grows.
While chatting with his mom Amy Roloff, Zach reveals that his son isn't doing as well as expected.
He says that while Jackson wasn't due at the doctor for six months after his operation, Tori was worried and wanted to have him seen.
Tori says in a confessional: "There is legitimately something wrong. He is not progressing like they said."
SURGERY SCARE
Jackson went under the knife to correct severe bowing in his legs.
As part of a recent Q & A she took part in on Instagram, Tori was asked: "How's Jackson doing after his surgery?"
"Dude is killin it," the TV star replied, sharing a photo of the smiling little boy learning to ride his bicycle. "I would say he’s back to 'normal.'"
But the road back isn't set in stone yet.
"We won’t know how successful the surgery was for a couple of years," Tori continued. "As it's something that happens slowly and over time."
Last December, She explained her son "had surgery to help correct the bowing in his legs."
The star shared: "Our sweet Jackson had surgery today to help correct the bowing in his legs.
"This kid time and time again blows us away. He was so brave and confident. He made @zroloff07 and I so proud as he talked with the doctors and nurses and was wheeled away without worry."
The proud mom continued: "Today has been one of the hardest days I’ve ever had. Watching your child in pain is never something a parent wants to go through. However, we are trusting his doctors and our Lord that this was the best decision for him.
"Love you baby j! Let’s go home and make popcorn!"
A month later, she gave another update.
"In a post on her Instagram Stories explaining the procedure, Tori said: "He had plates put on his growth plates. Nothing changed immediately.
"As his legs grow, they will hopefully straighten, and we will avoid a more invasive surgery.”
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Tori continued: “He has been overcompensating while walking to avoid his shoes touching his ‘boo boos,’ which is why they look more bowed, however they aren’t changed and he’s not in any pain.
“We’re hoping over the next five to six years, the pigeon toe and the bowing will be gone."
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