Well it has been one week post op. Pain has not been too bad, the 2nd and 3rd day after surgery I needed a steady regime of Tylenol Extra Strength along with an Anti-Inflammatory ,that kept me pain free. Now there is no real pain, just the occasional shooting something or other and the itchy stitches.
Absolutely not putting any weight on the leg. I am doing toes spreads and toe curls, they feel soooo good. My toes are almost as flexible as my good foot. Keeping the leg elevated as much as possible. When I put my leg down the blood rushes to my toes, they turn purple and start to swell a bit, but that is normal from the posts I have read.
Getting around has it’s moments. I am usually extremely active in sports and always the one that helps out. Now I am calling for rides and having my pregnant wife help me around the house. Definitely a change of pace, I am sure there is a lesson here and I am learning it. Keeping busy with work from home, has been huge. I think I would go nuts without work. Also, I am doing 45 min of push ups and sit up every other day. This really helps clear my head and helps with circulation which is important during the healing process.
Epsom Salt Baths……they are great. I have read that some people don’t like baths. I feel they are awesome, they really help my back and shoulders out. I hang the leg up and soak for 15 minutes. It just relaxes the body.
I have my 1st visit with the Doctor next week on the 19th. Looking forward to what I hear is pretty quick appt. but, atleast I will get some information on how my recovery is going. I think I am getting a cast for 2 weeks. Should I push for boot? I already have one from him pre-op. Any suggestions?
Thanks for everyone who posts. It definitely helps
-Mario
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