Now I really did it :((

[missy]

Hi Missy, I'm glad to hear you were able to sleep a little better last night. Let's hope this new remedy Rainwood recommended will do the trick. You sound good today. Are you feeling a little better emotionally or still pretty anxious? I think sleep will make all difference in how you feel. Has your pain been more manageable? Is the boot feeling a little better or is it still uncomfortable?

How is your mom doing?

Sorry I'm bombarding you with questions Missy. Hugs

Bombard away dear Callie...(((hugs))) for caring.
Mom is doing OK. In some pain but sounds as if she is in good spirits and my nieces are with her today. Lucky mom I miss them... they are not visiting me anymore since my mom cannot bring them over right now.

I was feeling better till the conversation with office this morning lol. See below. But I am relieved I am being seen tomorrow at least. Just hope the doctor is not annoyed at me.


Update concerning incision and doctor's appointment: I should have taken the Holy Basil before I called the doctor's office this morning for a sooner appointment than my August 27th appt. Here's how it went and I apologize in advance because this is going to be a choppy summary written in stream of consciousness.

I called at 10AM (a bit before 10AM) as instructed by the secretary (4th time I was calling to move this appt up because I kept being told to call in a few days for the last 2 or so weeks). Finally I got through and the secretary says no available appt with surgeon but I could see PA. Umm no. I want to see the surgeon. PA is very nice but I am concerned about the incision not meeting (thanks PSers) and want to see surgeon.

Secretary said no availability. I said you told me if I called you would get me in. She said she doesn't remember saying that. I start crying. Yeah real mature wish I could control my emotions but we all know that's not me and I just cannot fake it (in any way LOL). So she gets nervous and says hold on. I think she's trying to figure out where to put me or perhaps getting the PA.

A man comes to the phone after a few minutes on hold and I think it's the PA. Nope. It's the surgeon. I said what are you doing back I thought you were on vacation. He said I came back last night. What's going on. So I apologize and told him about the incision.

He's seeing me tomorrow 8AM. OMG really embarrassed and while I hope all is OK I am sort of mortified I bothered him especially if everything is OK. Of course I still hope all is well and good with tomorrow's checkup/follow up and they are also doing X-rays. So please everyone say a little prayer for me and for my bones to be healing and for the wound healing to also be OK.

Anyone see the Seinfeld episode where Elaine's doctor wrote she was a "difficult patient" in her chart and she couldn't receive medical treatment anywhere LOL. Wonder what's in my chart now. First I am too thin (according to doctor) and now I am certifiable. Not sure if I should laugh or cry but I am choosing to look at the humorous side of this. Just hope my surgeon has a kind nature and generous heart because otherwise I might be in trouble...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ2msARQsKU

 

[momhappy]

Oh, gosh, Missy - you have certainly been on a roller coaster ride! It doesn't sound like you are being a difficult patient given the circumstances. Try not to worry about bothering the doctor - it's their job to make sure that all is well and sometimes, they need some prodding along the way. Hope your appointment goes well!

 

[missy]

Oh, gosh, Missy - you have certainly been on a roller coaster ride! It doesn't sound like you are being a difficult patient given the circumstances. Try not to worry about bothering the doctor - it's their job to make sure that all is well and sometimes, they need some prodding along the way. Hope your appointment goes well!

Thank you momhappy. I appreciate your support. Being on both sides of the health field I can see both POV's and I agree that sometimes one might need to err on the side of conservatism and I certainly hope my doctor understands. I would hate for him to be upset with me because I was concerned and this is not my area of expertise so hence my phone call to get an earlier appointment to make sure I am OK and if not to try to fix it so I will be OK.

Some updated pics as of this morning after my shower. I cannot get the dried blood off as I am just gently washing with soap and water. I really cannot see what is going on at the incision site due to all the dried exudate but here are pics as of 20 minutes ago. If these gross pics make you nauseous (as they do me lol) please do not look! And sorry!!!

 

[azstonie]

Swelling looks improved. No signs of infection. The dried blood will resolve on its own.

Coming right along!

 

[missy]

Swelling looks improved. No signs of infection. The dried blood will resolve on its own.

Coming right along!

Thank you azstonie!

 

[Calliecake]

Hi Missy, Please don't get mad at me for saying this but I'm kind of glad you cried. It's a very human emotion and no matter how hard a person can be at certain times I really feel no one wants to see someone hurt or scared. I think the woman felt how emotional you were and wanted to help you. As for the doctor, I'm one of those people who feel a doctors bedside manner is important. I didn't used to feel that way but the gynecological oncologist I see really made me view this differently. When they thought I might have had ovarian cancer my doctor knew how frightened I was. He had told me If I had questions not to hesitate calling him. A few days later I was completely overwhelmed. I called and asked to speak the PA. She could tell how frightened I was and said I really needed to speak to the doctor. His lunch break was in 20 minutes. He called me back and basically talked me off the ledge for 20 minutes and told me if I was feeling awful tomorrow or In a couple days to call him back. To me almost nothing is worse than being afraid. I can handle pain better than fear. I really think it's important to have a doctor who is willing to take the time to discuss things with you and make sure your fears are managed as well as pain. Sorry for rambling. I hope this makes sense. I could tell how frightened you were the other night and was tearing up reading your post. I hope tomorrow goes well and he can put your fears to rest. I also feel he is the only one who can make you feel better right now.

I'm sorry you haven't been able to spend time with your nieces. I know how happy they make you. They are probably the best medicine for your mom right now.

Please post an update after your doctors appointment. Sending lots of dust and hugs.

 

[marcy]

Hi Missy, how are you doing today?

I am delighted to hear you and Greg both slept a little bit better last night. That always helps. I hope Rainwood’s remedy works for you tonight.

I think it is good you are going to the surgeon tomorrow. Don’t worry about what he thinks about you; you’ve had a major injury and serious surgery and it’s better to have issues and concerns addressed now that later. Yay that they will take X-rays tomorrow as well. I am sure the lady you initially talked to knew how concerned and upset you were and went to talk to your doctor. The fact your doctor picked up the phone rather than shove you off to a PA or back to the first lady shows he is willing to spend time with you as well and try to help you as well. I am sure he doesn’t think a thing about you calling and wanting to move up your appointment. I hope your visit goes well and you leave there knowing where you are and what to expect.

I really do think your incision looks good. I’ve had 4 surgeries and sometimes spots just bleed more, which is what that dried blood looks like to me. Again – I know nothing about medicine just based on how I looked after surgeries.

I often get teased I should be wrapped in bubble wrap but with my luck I’d probably be allergic to it. By this time tomorrow Marty should be home.

I am glad to hear your mom is doing okay.

Good luck tomorrow. I’ll be thinking of you.

Hugs!
Marcy

 

[missy]

Hi Missy, Please don't get mad at me for saying this but I'm kind of glad you cried. It's a very human emotion and no matter how hard a person can be at certain times I really feel no one wants to see someone hurt or scared. I think the woman felt how emotional you were and wanted to help you. As for the doctor, I'm one of those people who feel a doctors bedside manner is important. I didn't used to feel that way but the gynecological oncologist I see really made me view this differently. When they thought I might have had ovarian cancer my doctor knew how frightened I was. He had told me If I had questions not to hesitate calling him. A few days later I was completely overwhelmed. I called and asked to speak the PA. She could tell how frightened I was and said I really needed to speak to the doctor. His lunch break was in 20 minutes. He called me back and basically talked me off the ledge for 20 minutes and told me if I was feeling awful tomorrow or In a couple days to call him back. To me almost nothing is worse than being afraid. I can handle pain better than fear. I really think it's important to have a doctor who is willing to take the time to discuss things with you and make sure your fears are managed as well as pain. Sorry for rambling. I hope this makes sense. I could tell how frightened you were the other night and was tearing up reading your post. I hope tomorrow goes well and he can put your fears to rest. I also feel he is the only one who can make you feel better right now.

I'm sorry you haven't been able to spend time with your nieces. I know how happy they make you. They are probably the best medicine for your mom right now.

Please post an update after your doctors appointment. Sending lots of dust and hugs.

Dear Callie, I am very pleased you have a caring gynecological oncologist and I agree fear can be one of the worst feelings we can experience. Overwhelming at times. Your doctor sounds amazing the way he cares about his patients and I just hope the reason you need(ed) to be under the care of this specialist is no longer an issue.

I am not mad at all about what you said about me crying. I appreciate it because I know you care and want what is best for me. I just know that I feel embarrassed and especially because I am seeing the doctor today so it is still fresh in both our minds. I know intellectually I should not feel this way because this is all new territory to me and not my field of study and I am scared.

I am in this doctor's hands for better or worse and I don't want him thinking I am an emotional wreck. All through my previous illness(es) this winter and spring when no doctor could figure out what was going wrong with my body (and I went to a lot of doctors) I managed to hold it together despite being scared and in pain. I guess I am just at the breaking (hahaha ) point after everything that happened and is still happening this year and I just hope that today's appointment goes well and that the X-rays show I am healing and that my incisions are healing as well without any issues.

I am glad my parents have my nieces to keep them company a few days a week. It is good medicine for my mom I agree.

Thank you for all your comforting support, good wishes and words of wisdom. (((Hugs))).

 

[missy]

Hi Missy, how are you doing today?

I am delighted to hear you and Greg both slept a little bit better last night. That always helps. I hope Rainwood’s remedy works for you tonight.

I think it is good you are going to the surgeon tomorrow. Don’t worry about what he thinks about you; you’ve had a major injury and serious surgery and it’s better to have issues and concerns addressed now that later. Yay that they will take X-rays tomorrow as well. I am sure the lady you initially talked to knew how concerned and upset you were and went to talk to your doctor. The fact your doctor picked up the phone rather than shove you off to a PA or back to the first lady shows he is willing to spend time with you as well and try to help you as well. I am sure he doesn’t think a thing about you calling and wanting to move up your appointment. I hope your visit goes well and you leave there knowing where you are and what to expect.

I really do think your incision looks good. I’ve had 4 surgeries and sometimes spots just bleed more, which is what that dried blood looks like to me. Again – I know nothing about medicine just based on how I looked after surgeries.

I often get teased I should be wrapped in bubble wrap but with my luck I’d probably be allergic to it. By this time tomorrow Marty should be home.

I am glad to hear your mom is doing okay.

Good luck tomorrow. I’ll be thinking of you.

Hugs!
Marcy

Hi Marcy, I had a better day yesterday after the crying on the phone incident.
I sure hope you are right in that the doctor doesn't think badly of me for crying and needing an earlier appointment. If it wasn't for my worry about that one incision not approximating I wouldn't have felt it was as urgent though I did want to get my appointment moved up anyway as this coming Monday is 6 weeks post surgery (and approximately 52 days since the accident) and X-rays are usually taken 6 weeks post surgery.

LOL on the bubble wrap allergy...I bet I would be right in that territory too. Allergic to the very bubble wrap we both need haha. These days there is more I am allergic to than not it seems.

Hope you had a good day yesterday and thank you for the good wishes about my mom. Very happy for you that today is the day Marty is coming home!!! Enjoy and have a sweet celebration!
(((Hugs))).

 

[JewelFreak]

Hope your appointment today puts your mind at ease, Missy honey. Your leg looks quite good to me -- merely scabbing on the incision, which is healthy. It doesn't' look infected or badly swollen so I think you're going in the GOOD direction! Sometimes a little bleeding is ok in that it flushes away potential gremlins.

Anyway, I'm sending you dust & love! With confidence that you will hear good news -- glad they're doing an x-ray; it's always helpful to get a photo of how things are progressing & I predict you will get good news.

Chin up, best girl!

--- Laurie

 

[momhappy]

Is the appointment today? Crossing fingers that it all goes well Keep us updated.

 

[Calliecake]

Hi Missy, I'm thinking of you this morning and praying for great news today!

I would not feel embarrassed about your phone conversation with the doctor. I honestly don't know if the receptionist would have done a darn thing had you not been visibly upset. If you were crying all the time that would be a different story. I'm sure he knows you are emotionally stable. He has met with you several times before this. Many hugs to you!

 

[missy]

Hope your appointment today puts your mind at ease, Missy honey. Your leg looks quite good to me -- merely scabbing on the incision, which is healthy. It doesn't' look infected or badly swollen so I think you're going in the GOOD direction! Sometimes a little bleeding is ok in that it flushes away potential gremlins.

Anyway, I'm sending you dust & love! With confidence that you will hear good news -- glad they're doing an x-ray; it's always helpful to get a photo of how things are progressing & I predict you will get good news.

Chin up, best girl!

--- Laurie

Laurie, my sweet PS twin, your good wishes, dust and love worked! The surgeon is pleased with my healing and his handiwork woohoo.
He wants me to do outpatient PT to get more from it than home PT (my ankle is still very stiff with not enough ROM) and starting September 15th I can start partial weight bearing. It doesn't seem that far away so all in all good news. He said I'm well on my way and that is a huge relief. My wound seems fine and he just wants me to keep it covered and dry which I am doing and if there is any change to call him.

Right before we left I asked him if I had to still sleep with the boot and he paused and said after the 6 week mark (this coming Monday) I could sleep without it...so while you might think I am overjoyed at that prospect I am also concerned (of course or else I wouldn't be me lol). Concerned because if I hadn't asked he wouldn't have offered that option so maybe it is risky (even slightly risky is too risky for me these days!). I questioned that further and he said it was OK after the 6 week mark. So not sure how I feel because initially I seem to remember he said I should sleep with it for 3 months and now the change of opinion. Also, azstonie and rain wood (if I am remembering correctly and I may not be) slept with their boot for the full non weight bearing period.

Anyway, good news today and thank you for all the good thoughts, wishes and hugs. (((HUGS))) back!!!\


I'm attaching the new X-rays taken this morning. Enjoy.
It's less gruesome than all the incision pics I posted over the last few days that's for sure.

Is the appointment today? Crossing fingers that it all goes well Keep us updated.

Thank you momhappy. I feel the PSers good thoughts and vibes with me all the way and very much appreciate it.

 

[missy]

Hi Missy, I'm thinking of you this morning and praying for great news today!

I would not feel embarrassed about your phone conversation with the doctor. I honestly don't know if the receptionist would have done a darn thing had you not been visibly upset. If you were crying all the time that would be a different story. I'm sure he knows you are emotionally stable. He has met with you several times before this. Many hugs to you!

Thank you dear Callie! I just posted an update above and it's all good. And I think you are right. The doctor told me the secretary came to him and said she thinks something could be wrong and that he needed to speak with me. It worked out for the best because now I have peace of mind and know that my bones are healing. I cannot tell you how relieved I am though I know you get it. You have been with me all the way through this and I am sending you the biggest cyber hugs and much love.

Attaching another close up.

 

[Calliecake]

You made my day with this wonderful news I'm seriously soooo happy for you right now!!!!

Our minds work so much alike it's scary. I would have had the EXACT same thoughts regarding the boot. Maybe sleep with the boot every other night during that timeframe? Would that make you feel a little more comfortable?

This appointment was so worth whatever the cost just for your peace of mind. Just being able to let go of that anxiety and fear is worth so much! I feel like I should chip in for the cost of this appt. I feel so relieved too! I knew from your post that your doctor was the only one who was going to be able to ease your fears. I'd feel exactly the same so I totally get it.

What are you doing for the rest of your day. Is it a nice day today where you live? I'm think I'm going to celebrate the happy news by buying a dress! I'm sending you many many hugs today!

 

[missy]

You made my day with this wonderful news I'm seriously soooo happy for you right now!!!!

Our minds work so much alike it's scary. I would have had the EXACT same thoughts regarding the boot. Maybe sleep with the boot every other night during that timeframe? Would that make you feel a little more comfortable?

This appointment was so worth whatever the cost just for your peace of mind. Just being able to let go of that anxiety and fear is worth so much! I feel like I should chip in for the cost of this appt. I feel so relieved too! I knew from your post that your doctor was the only one who was going to be able to ease your fears. I'd feel exactly the same so I totally get it.

What are you doing for the rest of your day. Is it a nice day today where you live? I'm think I'm going to celebrate the happy news by buying a dress! I'm sending you many many hugs today!

awww Callie, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!!!!! I totally know that's how you feel and it makes me tear up all over again knowing that someone as kind and sweet as you is on my side. Even though we have never met IRL (yet) I feel as if we are true friends forever.

It is beautiful here today and Greg and I were just talking about going out for a walk/hop (LOL sounds ridiculous) down the block but right now he is napping on the couch next to me. Poor sweetie is exhausted from everything and I am pretty tired myself but unfortunately napping is not something I am capable of. Even in the hospital where we slept in fragmented hours I couldn't nap during the day. Perhaps when he wakes up we can go out.

As for the boot I have a few days before I can even consider sleeping without it so I will see how I feel about it then. I would seriously doubt the surgeon would risk his surgical results by having me do anything risky but well not sure how I feel about being unprotected when I am sleeping. Though it would be nice to sleep without that heavy and hot boot that is for sure.

I am starting outpatient PT Monday. I hope this place where I made an appointment is decent as it is near us but if not I plan on going to HSS for the therapy. My surgeon doesn't think it is necessary to have PT done at HSS though (because it is a long cab ride both ways for a short PT session) so I will see how Monday goes. It is an HSS approved PT place so hopefully that means something.

I vote for you to celebrate by buying a gorgeous dress! The only thing better than celebrating that way would be to buy some gorgeous jewels of course.


BIG (((HUGS))) and Enjoy!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

That is great news Missy!.. ..you will be running the marathon in no time..

 

[missy]

That is great news Missy!.. ..you will be running the marathon in no time..

Thank you Dancing Fire!

I wish lol. My surgeon said no running ever again with a Pilon fracture history. He said it is just not possible or smart even if I could. Too risky. That's OK though. I will be thrilled if I can walk without any pain or a limp eventually (I know it will take many months once I start weight bearing) and if I can resume long distance cycling in the future. Without those clip on shoes that I can promise you!

 

[JewelFreak]

I'm SO GLAD to hear the news, Missy! Terrific! AND you can ace the boot as soon as you feel comfortable doing it -- your surgeon says it's okay soon but your comfort with the idea is important but I'll bet you decide to give it a try shortly after he says you can! AND you can take a walk (hop)! Every day the news gets a little better. The x-rays are very interesting. I don't know how to read them but it's obvious your leg has enough support to hold up the Empire State Bldg! I can't wait to see you dancing!

--- Laurie

 

[missy]

I'm SO GLAD to hear the news, Missy! Terrific! AND you can ace the boot as soon as you feel comfortable doing it -- your surgeon says it's okay soon but your comfort with the idea is important but I'll bet you decide to give it a try shortly after he says you can! AND you can take a walk (hop)! Every day the news gets a little better. The x-rays are very interesting. I don't know how to read them but it's obvious your leg has enough support to hold up the Empire State Bldg! I can't wait to see you dancing!

--- Laurie

Thank you Laurie! And thank you for all your encouragement and support. It means so much to me. LOL on the Empire State Building. Let's hope you're right. And I cannot wait to be able to dance either. Something to look forward to. Tango anyone?

And please give your sweet kitty Callie a big kiss from me!

 

[momhappy]

That's great news, missy! You must feel so relieved. Wishing you good health & healing

 

[Okie_girl]

Missy, I have been following this thread with great interest. While I haven't posted, you have been on my mind so many times. You have shown that you are one tough cookie, and that's wonderful news that you are healing so well! You are well on your way!

 

[rainwood]

Missy -

Glad to hear the surgeon gave you the thumbs up.

And no, I didn't sleep in the boot until I could be weight-bearing again. The surgeon said I could take it off at night sometime before that. I think I asked him about it too. My theory is that doctors don't even think about that kind of practical, quality of life stuff - they're just so focused on the specifics of their handiwork - so you have to ask. Like you, I was reluctant at first to sleep without the boot, afraid I would damage my ankle somehow during the night. But I eventually did take it off - without problem - and after that I never slept in the darn thing again! It was such a relief. I also took it off periodically during the day to ice my ankle - every hour when I was able to - so I had that boot on and off so much I wore out one of the velcro straps!

Hope you got a chance to get outside and enjoy the nice day. And I'm glad Greg got a nap. My husband is quite the napper, but like you, I can't nap. I'm either awake or asleep for hours. I wish I could nap though. It comes in handy.

Also, I'm very proud of you for resisting the urge to foster/adopt Cato. Your job right now is to take care of yourself first and take care of your hubby second. You can do that best by making his life easier where you can.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Missy -

I'm thrilled to hear you're close to being able to sleep without the boot! I know what you mean about being afraid of hurting yourself but I think you'll find you are still very "aware," which will make you careful, in your sleep. When I first started sleeping without my brace after my torn ACL, even in my sleep I knew somehow to be very very careful and I'm sure you will be too.

I check in on you every day, even if I don't have anything useful to say!

Dee -

 

[Calliecake]

Hi Missy, Were you able to go outside and get some fresh air today? I'm still so happy about your news today!

 

[marcy]

Hi Missy,

I am delighted to hear you got a good report card at the surgeon's office today. What a relief for you and great news for us watching how things are going in MissyLand.

If you worry about sleeping without the boot at first would maybe just a velcro cast give you some stability but not be so darned heavy? Just a thought. Like Dee Jay said though when you know you have to be careful you are aware of it even in your sleep.

I hope the PT close to your home works well on Monday. That would be so convenient for you.

Great strides and baby steps, both help get you there.

Enjoy the weekend and I hope you and Greg go out for some nice walks / hops.

Laters,
Marcy

 

[missy]

Missy, I have been following this thread with great interest. While I haven't posted, you have been on my mind so many times. You have shown that you are one tough cookie, and that's wonderful news that you are healing so well! You are well on your way!

Okie girl, thank you! How are you doing? I have also thought of you over this past year and just want you to know that. Thank you for being here for me. (((Hugs))).

That's great news, missy! You must feel so relieved. Wishing you good health & healing

Thank you momhappy. Relieved is exactly how I feel. Yesterday the surgeon told me that I am over the other side of it now meaning (I think) I am through the worst of it. Fingers crossed that is true.

 

[missy]

Missy -

Glad to hear the surgeon gave you the thumbs up.

And no, I didn't sleep in the boot until I could be weight-bearing again. The surgeon said I could take it off at night sometime before that. I think I asked him about it too. My theory is that doctors don't even think about that kind of practical, quality of life stuff - they're just so focused on the specifics of their handiwork - so you have to ask. Like you, I was reluctant at first to sleep without the boot, afraid I would damage my ankle somehow during the night. But I eventually did take it off - without problem - and after that I never slept in the darn thing again! It was such a relief. I also took it off periodically during the day to ice my ankle - every hour when I was able to - so I had that boot on and off so much I wore out one of the velcro straps!

Hope you got a chance to get outside and enjoy the nice day. And I'm glad Greg got a nap. My husband is quite the napper, but like you, I can't nap. I'm either awake or asleep for hours. I wish I could nap though. It comes in handy.

Also, I'm very proud of you for resisting the urge to foster/adopt Cato. Your job right now is to take care of yourself first and take care of your hubby second. You can do that best by making his life easier where you can.

Rainwood, thank you!

I want you to know that every time I thought about adopting the kitty your wise words were in my head. And that is the truth because the other week Greg said we should adopt the kitty because he knew how much I wanted to but since I knew he was not (to use your words) enthusiastically onboard I said no. And you are right. He was 100% OK with us adopting but I knew his heart was not in it and I also know how much he is doing and has been doing since the accident. It is too much on his plate right now. If things were different but no use playing that game. The rescue group is taking the kitty to a cat fair today and I am hoping a loving family adopts him.

Did you find that icing your ankle helped the swelling or just the pain? My ankle is really hurting but so is my incision site so I have been reticent about icing in that area but if it really helped you to ice that much I am going to give it a try. I have to keep the incisions dry so that makes it a little more tricky but if it provides some relief it is worth the challenge.

And I am so ready now to get this boot off at night at least. It is almost impossible to sleep with it on and when I do fall asleep it is only because of pure exhaustion and even then it is only for a couple of hours. I will be nervous at first but next week when I hit the 6 week post surgical mark I am going to do as my surgeon said I could and sleep without it. Hopefully it will go OK.

Thank you so much for helping me through this.

 

[missy]

Missy -

I'm thrilled to hear you're close to being able to sleep without the boot! I know what you mean about being afraid of hurting yourself but I think you'll find you are still very "aware," which will make you careful, in your sleep. When I first started sleeping without my brace after my torn ACL, even in my sleep I knew somehow to be very very careful and I'm sure you will be too.

I check in on you every day, even if I don't have anything useful to say!

Dee -

Dee! Thank you and it is comforting knowing you are here for me. You always have something useful to say and just knowing you are here supporting me is huge. And sharing what you went through is such a help. I am now so ready to get this darn boot off. I think it is irritating my biggest incision and also rubbing the top of my foot to the point of breaking the skin. When I pointed this out to the surgeon he really was not very helpful lol. He told Greg to cut the top of the plastic support to see if that helps. I don't think so because if something goes wrong then what am I supposed to do? These boots are not cheap. The surgeon told me it cost the insurance company $500. That's almost as much as Stuart Weitzman boots and they are not nearly as pretty.

 

[missy]

Hi Missy, Were you able to go outside and get some fresh air today? I'm still so happy about your news today!

Hi Callie, yes we did. Yesterday afternoon we just went down the block and back with the walker. It is more tiring than you might think and I am still waiting to build up some arm muscles lol. I am very careful when we are out walking/hopping because the streets in my neighborhood (in most neighborhoods around here) are all chopped up and cracked especially because of the rough winter we had. It did a number on them. So when I am using the walker I really have to be mindful of where I am because I don't want any more accidents.

Today we plan on going to the Farmer's Market again and getting some fresh produce and fresh air and if I am up to it perhaps some more time outside. But I will have to be in the wheelchair as I cannot use the walker for more than a short distance. But it will be good to get out for a longer stretch of time anyway.

Did you buy a gorgeous new dress I hope?

Hi Missy,

I am delighted to hear you got a good report card at the surgeon's office today. What a relief for you and great news for us watching how things are going in MissyLand.

If you worry about sleeping without the boot at first would maybe just a velcro cast give you some stability but not be so darned heavy? Just a thought. Like Dee Jay said though when you know you have to be careful you are aware of it even in your sleep.

I hope the PT close to your home works well on Monday. That would be so convenient for you.

Great strides and baby steps, both help get you there.

Enjoy the weekend and I hope you and Greg go out for some nice walks / hops.

Laters,
Marcy

Hi Marcy, how was your homecoming with Marty? I hope he was awake when you got back from your meeting Friday night.

I am going to have to google a velcro cast because I am not sure what you mean. Greg suggested at first I sleep without the plastic thing that we put on the front of the boot so it would be more comfortable but I don't think that is a good idea because I am not sure what would stabilize the boot then. I will take it slowly and thank you for your suggestion. I am going to check that out.

I really hope the PT close to home works because if not it will be a big hassle. Greg has to take me there and back no matter where it is at least until I am either stronger, more confident or ready to do some weight bearing so he has to work around his work schedule and the further I go from home the more disruptive it will be.

I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend with Marty and that you guys make up for lost time!