As of today, it looks as though the incision area may be starting to close. I have kept the incision area totally dry and slowly it is looking better. Still lots of redness, swelling, discoloration, etc., but there was no drainage today, which is a good sign. Thanks for your prayers on this!
I received a brief note from my Chicago surgeon on Monday. She is a bit distressed (her words) about the situation. It is early for the foot to be supinating already. I wrote back and told her that I was distressed, too. She is going to speak with my doctor in St. Louis (hopefully soon) and see if the position of the bones looks like it has been maintained on the x-ray. I was told and suspect, that the x-ray will read "normal" and will look okay - this has always been the case in the past. My deformity presents itself as you see it visually.
I have taken a few steps in the boot, but am not walking much. Basically from the car into work and then back home again. I am using the crutches all evening after I leave the office. Depending on how the phone chat between my two doctors goes, I may make a trip to Chicago (sooner than later) to let that surgeon see the foot in person.
Keep praying for the following:
- Chicago & St. Louis surgeon talk and confer yet this week.
- If I need to go to Chicago, an appointment would be available soon.
- That the gap of space under the foot will not increase in the days ahead.
- Stamina and energy for work .... it is not as obvious that something is
wrong with the foot without the cast.
- Insurance - that future medical bills won't be an issue.
Wishing you a joyous week!
je
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