Quiet week ....

There hasn't been a lot new happening this week. The foot has felt pretty weak this week, so I'm thinking we need to do some strengthening exercises at home. It has been almost 2 1/2 weeks since the hardware removal surgery, so it is still fairly early. The incision is healing, although it easily needs another week. It is hard to tell totally, but I think it is remaining closed. I am able to wear a tennis shoe or "crock" style shoe. I have students at work next week on three days, and then will have about a four week break with no kiddos .... this will be good for the foot - resting period. I don't have a follow-up appt. scheduled to return to Chicago. We are just seeing how things progress and what happens. We've been
e-mailing as needed, so for now that is working.

As for the hives, they have been somewhat better the past few days. I stopped eating wheat and all wheat products last Sunday. I'm not sure if I have a true wheat allergy or not, but there have been less hives. Wheat is in a ton of foods, so it would be good if there is not an allergy to this. I am supposed to see the allergist again next Tuesday afternoon. My Chicago orthopod suspects that the hives are caused by stress and we may never know the exact cause.

Hope you are staying warm!
Jenny