Today was a "mixed" appointment at the STL surgon's office. The good news is that I got the stitches out. It is going to be another three weeks before we really know if we were successful w/the Texas surgery. The areas that are black/blue he said are "somewhat concerning," because if the scab falls off and leaves an open wound underneath, then we are back to square one. It may seal underneath, but the verdict is still out on this. I took a digital pic today, but it is still a bit graphic ... too much to post on the blog yet. I can walk on it and get the area wet, but no exercise for three weeks ... more waiting.
The bummer news is that as it is now I am still not going to be able to wear a shoe, because of the lack of forefoot motion that I've never regained. I've anticipated this for a long time, so this wasn't totally unforeseen. It doesn't have anything to do w/the most recent surgery. Several tendons could be released on the forefoot area to potentially solve the problem, but this would involve opening the exact area that we are trying to get closed. Obviously, it is a bit disheartening to think that after all this, I still won't be able to flex enough to wear a shoe. It doesn't sound like a huge deal, but it is a BIG problem. All things can change, but from a medical standpoint this is something (in my case) that can't be improved with additional exercise or pt. I'll have to address the question eventually whether or not it is beneficial to operate again or if wearing one shoe will be forever. I don't know all the specifics and options on this yet - too soon for that yet. I'll likely go to Chicago early May for another opinion.
I'll probably go back to my house sometime this weekend .... sent an e-mail to Chicago today and am hoping for a response soon. Looking forward to a shower tonight!
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