I had a calcium deposit in the back of my right heel that needed to be removed. Dr. Grimes removed the tendon from my heel, scraped off the calcium plus a little extra so it won't come back, and reattached the tendon. OUCH! I was out the door by noon and on my way back to the hotel. My f/u appt was changed from today to tomorrow (Oct 7). I wanted to return to Clovis today but Bill is insisting we stay an extra night.By noon tomorrow we'll be on the way back to Clovis. :-)
Comparrison photos.
Bill and I aren't sure what the dr will do tomorrow. There was talk about a walking cast.
There was also something said about a cast and a walking cast in 3 weeks.
Mid Nov I should begin therapy!!
I'm on oxicodone HCL 5 mg, 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. I'm trying not to take them unless I have to. I'm addicted to chocolate and Diet Pepsi. I don't need any more addictions. :-)
I'm struggling with crutches. At 55 it's hard to teach this old dog new tricks. I will perservere!
Bill got a chair on wheels from the hotel conference room. We're using that to get around here. When I have to go to the bathroom, Bill positions himself in front of me, I wrap my arms around him and hop. Yes. Hop. Balance is hard because of the bulk of the bandage. On the crutches I've already fallen twice. Hopping is an inconvenience but works . Once I see the doctor tomorrow maybe I'll get a smaller bandage which could improve my balance and make the
crutches easier to use.
Bill has been wonderfull. Truly a precious gift! He has been (overly?) protective, supportive both physically and emotionally , and a real blessing. I am fortunate to have him with me.!!!
I have my cell so don't hesitate to call me. Especially if you have one of those books for dummies, "How to Use Crutches Without Falling Down." :-) I REFUSE to stay cooped up in this room all day. Target and Wal-Mart have those little motorized chairs. I'm going to see if the mall has one, too. I need to get out. Bill is content curled up in bed with the remote control. Not me.
The dr said the complete recovery coulld take u to 4 months.
Would you please pray for a speedy healing of my foot? I need the stitches to heal and physical therapy to go smoothly. For God, it's easy.
Thank you!
Comparrison photos.
Bill and I aren't sure what the dr will do tomorrow. There was talk about a walking cast.
There was also something said about a cast and a walking cast in 3 weeks.
Mid Nov I should begin therapy!!
I'm on oxicodone HCL 5 mg, 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. I'm trying not to take them unless I have to. I'm addicted to chocolate and Diet Pepsi. I don't need any more addictions. :-)
I'm struggling with crutches. At 55 it's hard to teach this old dog new tricks. I will perservere!
Bill got a chair on wheels from the hotel conference room. We're using that to get around here. When I have to go to the bathroom, Bill positions himself in front of me, I wrap my arms around him and hop. Yes. Hop. Balance is hard because of the bulk of the bandage. On the crutches I've already fallen twice. Hopping is an inconvenience but works . Once I see the doctor tomorrow maybe I'll get a smaller bandage which could improve my balance and make the
crutches easier to use.
Bill has been wonderfull. Truly a precious gift! He has been (overly?) protective, supportive both physically and emotionally , and a real blessing. I am fortunate to have him with me.!!!
I have my cell so don't hesitate to call me. Especially if you have one of those books for dummies, "How to Use Crutches Without Falling Down." :-) I REFUSE to stay cooped up in this room all day. Target and Wal-Mart have those little motorized chairs. I'm going to see if the mall has one, too. I need to get out. Bill is content curled up in bed with the remote control. Not me.
The dr said the complete recovery coulld take u to 4 months.
Would you please pray for a speedy healing of my foot? I need the stitches to heal and physical therapy to go smoothly. For God, it's easy.
Thank you!
1 comment:
Wow! Yes, I will pray for a speedy recovery! You just can't stay away from the mal that long, girlie!
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