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Back to work

Filed under: Uncategorized — gottheboot at 8:15 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2008

This is my second week back on the job.  I’m wearing my boot everyday.    I’m a department manger in a large super-center.  My job entails being on my feet and a lot of walking most of the day.  The first week I found I had a lot of back pain and pain in my left foot from the uneven gait created by the boot.  Seems to be somewhat better this week. Because I’m working 8 to 5,  5 days a week and haven’t had a paycheck in 4 months its good to be back on the job but doesn’t leave me any time let alone money to continue physical therapy.  I did go to therapy for a couple weeks before going back to work and continue to do my leg/foot exercises every day now on my own.  I have even been going home for lunch every day to ice and elevate my foot which  seems to help. Next week I see my surgeon again and hope when I leave his office it will be with 2 shoes for the first time since April.

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Comment by hobblit

August 27, 2008 @ 8:36 pm

Have you tried wearing a compression sock? It’s supposed to help with the swelling. Also ask your doctor if it’s safe to take an ibuprofen everyday as it will also reduce swelling.

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Comment by tennisjunkie

August 28, 2008 @ 11:54 am

Congrats on back to work, as a person sitting at desk all day I can only imagine how hard it is to be on your feet all day in the boot.

Can you find a shoe that helps balance you so that the good leg is a far from the ground as the booted leg? I bought some cheap shoes with thick soles and this really helps. Guys have also worn clogs that adjust the height. Helps a little!

Good luck, hang in there.

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