Hardware Out!

We are home from Chicago and all went extremely well. Many thanks to those of you that prayed! We relaxed on Monday afternoon and shopped in Chicago at a few new places. On Tuesday morning we spent time visiting with friends in their home in Glenview, which is the same area as where the surgeon is located.

The surgery this time was at a surgery center (new place for us) and they were fantastic. Very efficient, caring, sensitive to us traveling, and concerned about pain relief. I met with my surgeon before the procedure and it only took about an hour. The surgery center wasn't super busy, being the afternoon near Thanksgiving, which worked to my benefit. I got to keep the hardware that she removed. The plate and six screws are gold! I required more anesthetic than usual and therefore it took longer to "wake up" afterward also. In the process, we suspect that there might be an issue with my thyroid ... my heart rate when sleeping was WAY to high. We'll explore that further with blood work at the end of the week, but it is simply a matter of medication if there is a problem.

Hive update .... hives were very minimal this week, for which I'm very grateful. Some on my hands on Tuesday morning, but nothing like last week. Itching skin is a characteristic of having a low thyroid issue, so maybe it all relates.

We drove to central IL late afternoon on Tuesday and stayed with relatives. Today (Wed.) we returned to St. Louis. The post-op pain has been minimal and easily controlled with medicine. This surgery has been the easiest yet - to the point that it almost seems too easy. I am able to put full weight on the foot and it is just bandaged. Stitches come out on November 30th. She (Chicago orthopod) stitched differently this time to try and ensure that the area would remain closed.

Very thankful to be home and all went so smoothly .... God continues to be faithful and is in "all the details." Wishing you a blessed, peaceful, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Jenny