5 weeks post op
September 3, 2008 by 1tufchick
Here I am, 5 weeks post op, PWB, still using the crutches and boot cast. The stitches came out 2 weeks ago (I removed the ones the surgeon missed) I was able to go back to work, desk work only, at my desk in the basement of the Home Services office that I work for. I’d much rather be out seeing my patients, but then they would focus on me and my foot rather than letting me focus on them.
I am frustrated with my perception of the slow healing process and my inability to work in my normal capacity as a home services nurse.
On the positive side, I AM enjoying my temporary handicap tag when I go shopping and get to park in the good spots and even use the motorized carts at the “big box” stores! My husband has been great about helping around the house and taking care of me through this (we’ll be celebrating 23 years of marriage on the 6th of this month)
Well, thanks for letting me vent, I don’t let these feelings out at home with my husband because then he gets as frustrated as I do (bless his heart)
What is this site for if not ‘venting our feelings’ and by doing just that we relieve the pressure on those around us.
Happy Anniversary for the 6th, hope you have a good day.
Your still early days yet so don’t try and rush things, take it easy while you can.
Good luck
Annie