First Post Op - 8 days later
Had my first Post-Op appointment 8 days after surgery (July 3). I had my splint/cast removed, along with my stitches. The stitches were hideous! Uggh, was hoping somehow my OS moonlighted as a Plastic Surgeon but no such luck. At least my stitches weren’t too far up my ankle and into my calf. I would show a picture but I can’t figure out how to insert a picture. I followed the directions posted by Booklady to no avail.
Once my stitches and splint were removed, I was placed into a cast. I really tried to talk my OS into giving me a boot or at least a new splint but I was not successful. I am stuck in my cast for three weeks before being able to “upgrade” to the boot! The positive is that I was given a choice of color for my cast and I chose hot pink. So bright - might as flaunt it!
I am approaching my fourth week being on crutches (day one being the initial rupture) and it sucks more than anything. My friend showed me a photo of a knee scooter and though I was tempted, I decided against it. Instead I bought an iwalk2.0. The idea of walking around my house hands free really appealed to me. I’ve been able to put dishes away, prepare and cook meals, do laundry and a bunch of other chores (though not all at once since my leg starts swelling if I spend too much away from elevating it). Though it is far from perfect, it is such a better alternative from traditional crutches. I have yet to wear it out in public but hope to get the nerve to try it out once I feel more comfortable.
July 8th, 2014 at 10:06 am
Hey glad you found something that works for you! That looks like a very clever device. Good luck!