So I had my 2 week appt a few days ago to get a plaster cast and have the staples removed. The good news is that the staples was altogether painless. I was pretty nervous about that, but it ended up being okay. I had a pretty nasty incision as you can see and there were a lot of staples so I was afraid the first one would hurt and then it would be that same thing 23 more times. I will admit 2 things though, I did pop a vicodin the morning of the appointment, and the area of the incision felt a little numb to touch. However my experience was exactly what the nurse told me “it doesn’t really hurt, its more of a burning sensation”. That was true for a couple staples where it was a wierd burning feeling. Other than that it went well.
My first question is when I should expect to be able to drive again. I cut the left leg and I unfortunately have a manual transmission. My doctor said I should be able to start walking in 6 weeks, but I didn’t have the presence of mind to ask him about driving then. I’m wondering if just because I can “walk” will I really be able to stomp down on the clutch or will that take a while longer? Also, I saw a PT yesterday to get some exercises to help keep my hip strong in the injured leg so that when I do start walking I will have a strong hip to help absorb the motion. She told me that when I get the boot I should wear a shoe that makes my right foot the same height as the left that is in the boot. She said to just put some foam or something on the bottom of a flipflop to make them equal heights. Has anybody heard this or done it. It makes sense but I’m just curious to other’s experiences.
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