Well, post op day 7 and three days of back working and still coming along. It is a hoot to see how I am propping my foot/leg up to the right of my computer on a little table with wheels! Whenever my chair rolls, so does my "leg on wheels". I'm trying not to overdo, but staying off of my foot is hard to do. I am walking without the aid of crutches or a walker (hobbling is more like it with having to walk "flat footed"), but I am tolerating it OK and am able to bear my full weight on the foot without pain. I am trying to be up no more than 15-20 minutes out of every hour. By the time I get home, I am ready to get a bath and crash, especially since taking a bath is a chore in itself trying to bathe without getting my foot wet. I do have an occasional burning sensation in the area of the stitches but most of the "aching" is actually on the opposite side of the foot (but then again the foot was black and blue when the bandages were changed on Monday). Overall, the pain is more of an ache and not all at unbearable. I only wish the same for all of those who have had such unbearable postop periods. I will keep you informed of my progress--not to brag about how I am doing but more to update anyone else looking for some positive feedback (like I was when I was trying to decide what to do). "So far, so good" has become my motto, and I only hope and pray that this continues. Here's a prayer that all of those who continue to have problems find their solution/relief soon!
[This message has been edited by webmom76 (edited 02-27-2003).]
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