Judy’s Foot Fusion Story

I am 3 months and 4 days out from surgery. I am walking easily with the boot (3 weeks) and had my third therapy session yesterday. I am going just once per week. I am doing my exercises faithfully, massaging my scar and very happy at this point with the progression. I have just one tiny spot on one scar that is taking its time healing. My heel is still tender but not bad. If I don’t rest midday my foot is slightly swollen but I would not consider it bad. I am at 80lbs weight bearing. My new goal is to make sure my surgery foot stays straight when walking. I was told it is natural for your foot to turn outward so I have to focus on keeping it straight. I did get on the stationary bike at therapy without the boot to see how my foot moved on peddle. I did 4 minutes which felt weird. I do find if I don’t rest during the day and move my foot without the boot on my foot is very stiff. All is going well and I just try hard to not do anything stupid by rushing my progress. Walk slowly and keep...

I have been remiss in writing sooner but I have been very busy. I managed to do very well for the month I had my cast on. Once I got it refitted the time went quickly. I started back working and learned to get around as best as I could. The weather remained on the cool side until the last week of my cast. The real aggravating part was not being able to go full in shower and wash that leg. It has been hard to not do everything I want, but managing it. I went for my checkup to go into the boot/aircast and that went well. My healing was on target. My swelling was minimal and my skin wasn’t horrible. I did what I was told and the doctor could tell because the healing was on target. I have to say that the boot was a major letdown. I never expected it to feel so big and be so heavy. It is heavier, more confining and hotter than the cast. The saving grace is that it can be removed when relaxing, showering and sleeping. I never worried about getting out of bed and walking on my foot. I leave i...