Judy’s Foot Fusion Story

So it has been close to one month. My last blog said my cast was uncomfortable and I ended up going back and had it removed and a new one put on the next day. It just wasn’t right and was uncomfortable even when my foot was elevated above my heart. I think my lack of swelling worked against me when it was first put on. Luckily we had a very easy drive to Boston and the cast was removed quickly and replaced. What a difference! Still a cast and not fun but feels more like the splint did. I lost a few days of productivity but was able to go back to work the next day after the new cast. I am writing this on a Friday and I have worked full time all week. I am exhausted but not from work but from hobbling around. My arms are so tired and my hands do hurt from the pressure on the walker. I have no pain and hoping the healing is going great. Sometimes I think I can just walk because I have no pain and forget I can’t stand on my foot. The biggest obstacles are not being able to drive. I haven...

I am at the 2 week, 2 day point of recovery. I returned to the doctor yesterday and had a great checkup. I was able to see the X-ray of the screws in the 3 joints. My stitches were removed and the cast put on. My foot looked great and the doctor was pleased and felt my long term outcome would be very good. I will say that the cast feels very much different than the splint. It feels tight but I am going to see how I feel in 24 hrs before I call. It could be that it is so much harder than the splint that I feel this way and I just have to acclimate to it. I spent the last week getting stronger and adapting to get things done. I have done very little “work” yet because sitting normally isn’t comfortable but I am getting itchy and tired of the tv. I am managing to take care of myself without any problems. I can cook simple things and wash dishes. I tried the knee scooter right away yesterday and it doesn’t turn as well as the wheeled walker and the cast is so hard that it is uncomfortabl...