I am at the "one week" mark today . . . glad the last week is behind us and we can now move forward. I have spent the past two days resting at home and enjoying being away from all the hospital hustle. It has been fun to receive encouraging e-mails and cards from friends. My appetite is slowly improving and I have slept well the past two nights. Looking forward to possibly trying a shower on Saturday with my leg covered in a plastic shower cover (made specifically for casts). The pain continues to be minimal and I hope to taper off the stronger pain medication over the weekend.
I continue to feel very blessed that my St. Louis surgeon was able to coordinate details with the Chicago doctor and they have a strong working relationship. The Chicago doctor told me the day before surgery that she was doing the operation to save my foot in hopes that one day I could return to a normal life and wear a shoe. She was very confident and proud of how well things went during surgery, so I was thankful for her personal satisfaction feeling (at least initially). She does want to be involved in follow-up care after I come out of the cast, so that is good. I will travel to see her as many times as needed. I may need to buy all new shoes early Spring . . . not all a bad thing! It is very likely that I will end up having feet which need two different sized shoes - Nordstroms here we come.
My office and work team has continued to be very supportive of this lengthy medical journey. I talked with them yesterday on the phone and they strongly advised me to only work half days next week and to not worry about kids in the Village. I will follow their suggestions and will work on getting a few rides home for the afternoons. The scooter arrived at JA yesterday, so that is in place and ready for me to ride! Looking forward to getting a lighter cast on Monday morning . . . the one I came home with feels like I am walking around with a bowling ball attached to my foot.
Hope you are staying warm . . . Wishing you a joyous weekend!
Jenny
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A scooter! You lucky dog! Maybe Isaac and I can come over and he can take a ride! He'd probably think it's a go-kart! Don't you go thinking it's one, too, and injure yourself doing wheelies or anything, OK? I loved your comment about "Nordstroms, here we come!" That is a totally "Jenny" comment. FYI: Isaac has added "Jenny's foot" to his prayer list every night. He's been faithful about praying for Kate's owie (brain tumor) since she was diagnosed. He's quite a little prayer warrior, even at 3, so you're lucky to have him in your corner! Us too! Thinking of you and praying for your recuperation and hitting of good sales at the mall when you get the go-ahead on the shoe-buying extravaganza!
Laura Joback & family
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