Oct 13 2009
First Post-Op Visit - War Wound Pictures
Today was my first post-op visit to see the doctor. The overall visit is took about 1 hour. They took off the prior surgery cast by cutting off the lining and then removing the cast. It hurt a little bit taking off the hard part of the cast as, they need to squeeze the leg out from the hard part of the cast.
Post Op First Visit
The doctor looked at the wound to see if it healed properly and the nurse cleaned the wound with alcohol — no pain — so the wound should be sealed well. Then the doctor flexed the foot to see the range of motion on the tendon, he was able to nearly put the foot at 90 degrees for the new cast. Doctor appeared pleased with the wound healing and the movement of the foot at this stage.
The next visit will be in 2 weeks, when the cast gets taken off and I get a boot. It’ll be NWB for a week or so … and PT will start right when I get the new boot.
Nurse inspecting the wound
3 responses so far
eschao, well done! The first post-op visit is a landmark and looks like you sailed through! Scar looks fine and the good thing for you is that it is slightly off to the side rather than right in the centre of your leg so you are less likely to find your shoes rubbing you when you are back in them. The next two weeks will be a bit dull but they will pass soon enough. Happy healing! Smoley
Looks like you are on the right path! Keep elevating though, the wound still needs to heal. But looking great! and getting the boot at 4 weeks sounds promising. Congrats.
Thanks for the feedback and encouragement smoley and 2ndtimer. Will keep the foot elevated …