We are down to one final day in the cast .... FINALLY! Six weeks ago on Friday was when I had the surgery done in Chicago. I am so excited about getting the cast off that I have not thought about anything beyond that. I did find out today that I will get a new "walking boot" on Friday at my doctor's appt. My old boot has been thoroughly used and the Velcro on the inside was wearing off. I will likely use the "walking boot" for the next 3-4 weeks.
Tomorrow is the day that the JA medical trustees board will make a decision on the bone stimulator (i.e. whether or not insurance will cover it). I am not getting my hopes up, and will be pleasantly surprised if this comes through.
My left hip is artificial and has been giving me difficulty and painful the entire week. Normally, the pain may come and go and usually is not constant. I think the hip is just "done" with carrying all the weight for so long. I know that the liner inside the hip socket does need to be replaced, but I hoped to not have this done before mid-summer - at the earliest. In June, I will be at the "ten year" mark with the hip and it is time to have part of it replaced. I need a break from the orthopedic scene for awhile, so hopefully this will improve a bit - assuming the foot situation will also improve.
No word yet on when I need to return to Chicago for a follow-up appointment. I will e-mail and send digital pictures to the Chicago surgeon on Saturday. She is still rooting for me, too!
So long for the fashionable pink cast .... a pedicure (at home ... don't panic) is definitely waiting!
Will update you more on Friday ..... keep thinking and praying for a straight and FLAT foot.
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