My Tuesday foot surgery was approximately 2 1/2 hours, and it went very well. Dr. Krause indicated that I now have a flat foot, although it is in a large splint (to allow for swelling) and outer bandage. I won't see it until Friday afternoon when I receive a hard cast.
The good news is the doctors did somewhat less than anticipated, not requiring bone from the hip, so the recovery will be "easier". They were able to use the previous incision spots. The top foot bones were rotated down, held with a plate and screws; the bone by the arch was extended; and the main tendon was moved to allow the foot to lay flat. I will be in Missouri Baptist Hospital overnight and hopefully return back to my parents' home sometime on Wednesday.
Mom had a long day of waiting from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., but a little humor in the midst of it all late afternoon on Tuesday. The surgical waiting room has senior volunteers answering the phones from the operating rooms and recovery areas. However, the volunteers leave at 4:00 p.m., and there were many families left waiting for surgery results, including Mom. When she asked how everyone would know what's happening, the volunteer who was leaving said she needed to get a family "volunteer" to answer phones when she left. So guess who answered the phone lines from 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Gretchen! So those former receptionist skills came in handy! :) It provided a lively ending to the waiting before she was able to come to my room.
We realize the test comes with time, whether the foot remains flat, but we will continue to pray for this result. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through prayer and calls! I have my JA "Build-a-Bear" teddy by my side in the hospital room.
Please check back on Wednesday or Thursday for further updates. Thanks and keep praying!
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Jenny: I'm and work and (supposedly) should be working, but I'm too interested in seeing whazzup w/ you! Glad to hear that the Sx sounds successful and that they didn't require the pelvic graft. I can't believe you have to stay in the hospital for a whole week--you'll get stir crazy! Isn't it wierd that you know Angi D? She's the babysitter for my kids--you met her daughter at one of your speaking things about 6 months ago. I told Angi about your upcoming surgery Monday when I dropped the kids off, and she asked if I knew anything when I saw her this morning. You're in our thoughts for a full and flat-footed recovery!! The Jobacks
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