So today is Monday.. the wekend was nothing big to talk about. Well Im at my appointment to get my stitches romved. Im a little nervous about it, I think its going to hurt. Ill post pic and let you all knowing w how it went after the appointment.
I am going to document my recovery from a Medial Calcaneal Osteotomy for my extreme flat feet. I can possibly have a column lengthening and Strayer procedure done also. I will be having the left foot operated on first and then after I recovery, I plan on having the right side done.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Day 14 & 15
Feels a lot of pins a needles in my foot and calf area which is Quite annoying. I have an appointment on monday to have the stitches removed from my calf and heel. Being non weight bearing is annoying in itself. I can't stan hopping around. My hands are hurting from all the pressure they have to move around. Did I mention that my my leg and foot itches like crazy.
Its difficult to sleep with that freakin boot on my leg, its very uncomfortable. Im gonna try to keep it on through the whole night tonight.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Day 13
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day 12
I had to take 2 percocets before bed last night since I really felt the pins and needles in my foot. It is such an annoying feeling to. Now its 1:32 in the morning and the incision site where the screw was put in is really bothering member and im in a lot of pain. To me it feels like some on it pushing my heel in that spot and than letting up and doing it again. I can't wait to become weight bearing. Im tried of depending on people for help... so not me at all. Till later
Woke up around 6 in tremendous pain. Had to pop my percocets fast. My heel was on fire and throbbing. Now im sleepy.
Went back to sleep at 8AM after throwing up... a four hr nap, which i had to take my meds. This heel pain is not playing. I still feel very sick to my stomach and have a headache.
Day 11
The 1 1/2hr drive to my appointment wasn't to bad I spent it doing my make up.. I know such a long time to do makeup..but it help the time to pass. Now in just waiting to ne seen. Ill update about the appointment later and ill try to include pictures. Later
Im back my appointment went very well. It only has been 10days since surgery and my doctor said it is looking really good. I did take pictures but I used my digital camera so I will load them later. I had x-rays taken which was really weird and uncomfortable. I am still non weight bearing.
My stitches will be taken out in the next two weeks, this means no showers. I can take the air boot off only to change the bandages. I also have to wear it at night. It's lot lighter than that massive surgical cast I had on earlier. I also got a refill on my pain pills.... Thank God.
The doctor to me I have to work on getting my foot at a perfect 90 degree angle. It hurts so bad when I try, I just have to keep working at it. I was also told no driving until I am off of the meds, and as you all know I have been drivng.. hush don't tell....lol.
I hope my blog is helpful... thanks for reading my blog
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Day 10
Happy Mother's Day!
Woke up today and got beautified. Did my hair,makeup,andrea painted my toes. I wore a strapless summer dress wit apeach sandal,and silver jewelry. Got plenty of complements which was lovely.
So now we are on the road heading back to South Carolina. Still have seven hours of driving and I am already uncomfortable.
I have a appointment tomorrow morning with the doctor that did the surgery. I will be getting my actual cast put on, I hope that it is much lighter than the surgical cast I have on now. Ill be on tomorrow with picture of my heel and calf tomorrow. Till then......
Day 9
Woke up early to go shopping with my mother and auntie. Mostly for my son and also some sandals for me. My leg was so swallon today I hope tomorrow be better. Oh did I mention I havent taken any pills. Yay me
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Day 8
Now my foot is on fire and I feel extra dumb for having it down that long.Now it is elevated and it still hurts. I didn't sleep well at all on my moms couch. But, since I have a pretty high tolerance for pain im going shopping anyways. I need some cute flat sandals. Ill be back on a little later today.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Day 7
Woke up off my couch and started cleaning with my room first, I had to do it on my knees but I got it done. I love being independent.
Than i had to start preparing for my trip to Miami or actually driving. From where I leave to Miami is about a 8 1/2 hours of driving. And after a week and a day I decided to help with the drive. I started out by driving the first 2 1/2 hours given my husband a chance to eat and get some zzzz. After he took over the wheel for about 2hour his contacts started to give him problems. I believe he was more sleep more than anything else so I took back over.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Day 6
Haven't taken a pill since early yesterday morning. Drove again this morning my heel is in some pain. I notice that my leg have been swelling lately to the point where I can't straighten my leg out. My hands and under my arms are really sore from lifting my weight around not to mention this two pound cast on my leg.
Below is a picture of my "big foot" as my mom says... decided to give driving up a little since my foot was hurting and swallon.
Oh did I mention I am still looking good even with this thing on my leg.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Day 5
Had a long night... went to the hospital with my bestfriend. She had her son and I am glad I was able to be there for her but oh how I paid in pain later. My heel is still hurting.
Drove to see my bestfriebd Erica ib the hospital. Also took my first real bath today with little help frommy mom. I had to wrap my leg in a trash bag and hang it over the tub; that hot water felt so good. I had to prop my leg up immediatly after that bath. Heel stitches were on fire for a good hour. Just relaxing now.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 4
Incision site is in a lot of pain. My knee is really stiff from all the weight. Oh did I mention my leg is still itchy. The incision site on the back of my calf is itchy too.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 3
I have been very faithful to my foot elevation and pain meds. Depending on how I move my leg I can feel the stitches burn and hurt.
Call maintenance again and they actually came out and fixed the AC...yay