It’s been 7 days since surgery.  I look at previous posts and think, “wow–that was some good pain medication”  I actually stopped taking it after 3 days because I felt so fuzzy like I couldn’t think.

I have been doing nothing but keeping it elevated.  So lucky to have a husband who took off work for a week and has been feeding me, helping me get around, and getting everything I need!

I did try going out a bit today–after about 5 minutes with my foot down my toes were dark purple, cold, and going numb. 

The only pain I’ve had in the past few days is when my foot shifts in the cast and it feels like my incision is ripping.  Takes my breath away for a few seconds.

Tomorrow–back to work.  I’m scared about the upcoming weeks.  I know I’ve been living in denial.  I have a knee scooter to get around but don’t have a “desk” job so I am moving around quite a bit.  Plus driving (since this was my right foot).  And then I do get pretty tired just being up for a little while.

I have tried to hire a driver/assistant but I don’t know if that’s going to work out.  Anyone drive with your left foot?

Thursday is my 1st post op appointment.  Cast comes off but I’m not sure what comes next–hopefully something removeable that I can walk in!