Gone with the splint!
June 28, 2012 by pghsue
Yes- I had my first post-op visit today! I was fitted with a boot, instead of a cast,
so I was happy. When the nurse cut off
the splint, I saw a nice, neat row of stitches going up the back of my
calf. It wasn’t very long, maybe 5
inches or so. I also had a few stitches
on the bottom of my foot by my big toe (where they harvested the tendon for my
new and improved Achilles). So, now I
will be able to take the boot off for bathing and sleeping-yeah!! I am also now in the PWB category, although I’m
not exactly sure what 20-30% weight bearing means??
On the down side, I had hoped I would be able to drive and
maybe go up and downstairs, but those things aren’t happening soon. Have I mentioned that I get a little
impatient?
I am starting physical therapy tomorrow. That’s a lot sooner than I thought. I think
the PT will be able to help me figure out the weight bearing/crutches/physical
activity issues. And give me lots of fun
exercises to do J Overall, I guess I expected to be able to be
able to do more, but these things take time.
Great news! Your on your way no infection progressing nicely keep it up!
Congrats on your leg freedom! PT is the start of everything feeling better.
Thank you Kim and xpf! Xpf, how did your surgery go? I hope you are in good shape, without too much pain. Rest up!