Well - according to the surgeon (the Amazing Dr. Bowen) I now have a very stable right ankle. Knowing there is a cadaver tendon inside it (performing great feats of stabilization, no pun intended), makes me wonder if I'm going to break out in the moon walk at any moment.
I won't get the stitches out for another week. Then I will be moving to a fiberglass cast. Still off of it for the next 8 weeks.
Dad has been helping me out since I got out of the hospital. I say that but it really means that he has been here making Sarah's breakfast and her lunch and helping me to stay off it by helping with all of the other chores. Dad stayed at our home while I stayed with Mom for the first three days after surgery.
I have to be patient. The worst thing for me would be if I jump the gun and try to be on my foot before it's healed. I would be no better off than I was a month ago.
Well, since I can't think of anything more witty to say, I will leave you with that ugly image.
I love you all!
2 comments:
I am so happy the surgery was successful and that you are doing what the Dr. ordered. I know it is so difficult to keep you inside for 6 weeks, seems like such a loooonnnnggggggg time. BTW I love your knee wheeler as I am sure it will help with mobility while staying off your Frankle!
I love you so much!
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I too am glad it has gone well! A knee roller eh? YOU GOT ONE :) But I am sure it is a challenge, and good of you to be obeying doc's orders :)
LOVE,
Diana
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