Wrapped in Batting! OT?

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IT'S S T R A I G H T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Big Toe is straight!

And it's covered in POIPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got me a POIPLE cast for a week ...then that gets changed to another POIPLE cast for another 5 weeks then on to Das Boot Surgery went well.they kept me overnight as I was in a 'cotton (batting) wrap' with and Ace bandage over it for 24 hours. Then the cast was put on and I was outta there by noon J

Leg/foot was numb from knee down until today (leg block given before surgery-yes, I was out also) today I have some sensation in my toes. Staying on TOP of the pain. Been forewarned NOT to let it get throbbing as its harder to get it back under control if I do.

Have to move around every 2 hours..wear the 'pressure stocking' on the R Leg for the first 6 weeks. I'm getting around on a 'knee walker' for these 6 weeks. It's better than trying to get a wheelchair around in this place.

I can NOT send any emails out.. DS worked on it last night and will again tonight.

Nuff for now. I'm tiring quickly as of yet.

Butterfly

amy in CNY · Accepted Answer

Glad to hear you are doing well!!! yes, indeed keep up w/the painmeds. Lapse there and all pain lets loose!keep us up to date!!!amy in CNY

Taria · Answer

This is good news.  Thank you for reporting in.   I was wondering how you were doing.  Sending get well thoughts and prayers your way.Hugs, TAria

Linda · Answer

I am just finishing up the same process, used a knee walker for eight weeks, now I have a boot. That is better, but it is still slow going. I had reconstructive surgery last year, so did the whole deal then, and this year the fusion plate broke down, so that had to be removed and redone. This year's surgery was much less invasive, but still kept me housebound and unable to walk since the first of July. I have a big wrap on my foot so cannot drive, because I can't get a shoe on. I hope that changes soon. My foot does look and feel much better, and I was free of pain until this little setback. Too bad I still have to get the other foot done in a year or so, then I hope to finally reach my goal of being able to walk for exercise.

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Butterflywings · Answer

Keep me posted as you go. Helps to know what 'is to be' or 'could be' expected during the healing process.Mainly resting todayButterfly

Roberta · Answer

I'm so happy it went well. and we can rely on you to do everythingyou're supposed to do to recover asap!(((Hugs)))Roberta in D

Kate XXXXXX · Answer

Excellent news!  You keep on top of that pain and treat yourself gently, for a faster and fuller long-term recovery.

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