Foot Update

[chadmom]

Went to the doctor yesterday for my two week post-op checkup.  Doctor is very pleased!  Very little swelling due to keeping it elevated above my heart. He said I don't need to keep it elevated that high anymore (so I can sit up instead of laying down!) but he still wants me home for another non weight-bearing week. If it's down it will swell.

Comments

[mitakay]

Glad the doc is pleased with your progress.
I hope you'll be dancing in no time. :)
(nice pedi!)
xo

[chadmom]

Thanks! Had to be sure to get a pedi before surgery. I know what's important LOL! 😛

[mitakay]

I know what you mean...I broke a bone in my foot once, and all I could think about in the ER was "omg- I need a pedi!!"

[shadownyc]

I'm so glad you're well on the way to a complete recovery on time!!!

[sydneyalexis]

So glad your recovery is going so well! :D

Word to the wise - not sure if you've ever had surgery/needed stitches pulled before, but it hurts. To me, it felt like fire ants bits. I had back surgery done, and, when they pulled out my "zipper" of metal stitches, I ended up fainting. (Goodness I was embarrassed, too!)

I'd recommend sitting or laying down when they do it and focus on your breathing.

[chadmom]

Unfortunately I've have surgery before, including a caesarean and a hysterectomy. These are actual thread stitches which I think hurt less than the staples (I've had both).

Right now the whole area is numb. I counted 8-10 stitches so hopefully it won't be too bad! But thanks for the advice!