I had a fantastic weekend! The appointment with the Chicago orthopod went well on Friday and it was super to see her again. She was thrilled with the progress we are making with walking and was equally excited that the pain is minimal (if nothing) for the most part.
The hardware spot that is bugging me turns out to be a metal plate and five screws. The bottom line is that it all needs to be removed to eliminate pain, blistering and to not have the area rub on anything. It is supposed to be a minor procedure - no cast and 3-4 weeks of healing. We didn't schedule it yet, as I need to check with the plastic surgeon in Chicago that I've worked with in the past. We definitely don't want there to be a wound issue again, so he may "close" the area after she (orthopod) removes the hardware. I need to travel for work in November and then Thanksgiving is around the corner, so I'm thinking of a December date to have this done. I wanted to do it sooner than later, but that may not happen. It takes a bit to coordinate calendars of two surgeons and myself.
Speaking this morning about the foot miracle was a neat time of sharing and hopefully providing encouragement to others. We packed a lot into an hour and shared how God has worked over the past three years. I am talking to a group of 100 kids at church next Sunday, so pray that the message is clear to them.
I've stopped using the steroids and it has been two days with no hives, so perhaps we have "turned the corner" on this. It was wonderful to feel "well" over the weekend and I'm really hoping that it lasts.
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Yeah for your good visit, discontinuance on steroids, and lack of hives returning! Keeping up w/ your story as always! I was thinking of you when I was out shopping and ogling at some seasonal boots that were on sale...thinking: Jenny could buy these for the 1st time in a long time! Glad to have thought of you! Have a great week! Laura
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