Have booted the cast
Thursday 3 January was a big day, had the cast removed and was fitted with a boot. I ended up getting it done by the PT, she said the cut was healing well and no signs of any infection. The foot was swollen, but I suspect this was primarily due to me not keeping my foot elevated during the day. I worked from home and had trouble getting into a comfortable position at my desk, so had my foot on the ground for most of the day.
Does feel good to have the cast off, and the boot feels comfortable. I have slept with it on for the past 2 nights and have not had any issues, although the PT said I could have a go sleeping without it if I wanted to. I have my first post op visit with the surgeon next Tuesday, so that is the next milestone on my road to recovery.
Another hot and sunny day in Sydney, will have to keep the blinds shut so that I don’t see the pool in the backyard!
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Andy - I slept without the boot 3 weeks post op and had no issues. You are nearly there. Many hate sleeping in a boot and are afraid to take it off so I wonder why physio’s don’t use thermoplastic more to make up a night splint that is fixed with velcro straps. Much lighter, cleaner and not expensive. Maybe we need to ask?? Also at 3 weeks I was told to start active ROM exercises which were writing the ABC’s with your foot, leg supported. Active means no assistance. Passive ROM is with external assistance like a theraband or your PT. Too early for that. Take time out to elevate that leg. It will help your recovery and your pool will come in handy soon too. Glad I am out of Sydney. Its hot here as well but at least the nights are cool. We take time out in the middle of the day to jump in the mountain fed river and float down the rapids on air beds.