Lovely day for a drive... As you can see, I've been elevating constantly---even in the car.
I was very eager to get my first look at my foot, and it actually turned out much better than expected. Less swelling, less bruising, and a neat, straight incision that appears to be healing nicely.
My surgeon kindly showed me some special ways to torture the healing toe. My goal after all is to restore range of motion and get back on my adult performance ballroom dance team. Clearly, this will not happen without pain. My new motto: grimace and bear it! Evidently, I will be icing for quite some time. As I understand it, the enemy is not pain, but immobility and inflamation. Ice and Ibuprofen: my new friends.
Finally, into the boot! What pleasure it is to walk! My husband and I stopped at a little cafe and had brunch in the sunshine; pretty good for April in Washington. Later today I will try on some of my shoes and see what might work. The surgeon, Dr. Kessinger, said that I can wear normal shoes whenever they feel comfortable. Athletic shoes may be my best bet. The boot is wonderful after hobbling around on crutches, but the boot allows no flexing of the toes. I would like flexing while walking to supplement my other exercises.
Today is day 5 after surgery. I'm not having any pain. Today was my first day back to work. I do computer work from home, so it was easy for me to sit with my foot elevated. I am still hobbling around in my special shoe, bearing weight only on the heel. Showering with the cast cover and folding chair is awkward.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your recovery is progressing marvelously!
DeleteSounds like your recovery is progressing marvelously!
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