Hi! I spent most of yesterday "out of it" and slept more than usual, due to the pain medication. It doesn't seem like one could sleep the better part of the day and then all night, but I did! I slept eight hours straight last night and didn't get up for more pain medication until this morning at 7am ... had breakfast w/mom before she headed to work. Thankful for no post-op nausea - yeah!! My STL doctor called around 6:30pm last night to check on me & he was happy to hear that all was well. I see him at 11am on Monday for a quick "wound check" of the incision area.
I spent this morning relaxing, reading, and explored a few things on my laptop. I'm going to rest and get a shower this afternoon. I've had to change the bandages over the incision area twice a day w/saline solution, so I've seen the incision area. A little less than half of it is open. I'm on a lot of antibiotics to prevent any possible infection from starting. The Chicago surgeon said (via e-mail) that when this is all over and it is closed, I will be glad that I have more mobility and movement in the foot. I am sure she is correct. I'm planning on working tomorrow at JA, but I have staff to work with kids.
The crutches are new covers that mom made for me. They are black, green and hot pink with flip flop fabrics on the center pocket area. They are super "girly" and very fun for spring/summer. I picked out the fabric, but didn't see them finished until yesterday. The colored pins in my toes will be in place until we get to Texas ... don't think they will become a fashion trend in two weeks, but you never know. I guess now I qualify for a temporary "body piercing." (Click on the crutches picture, to make it larger & you can see it better.)
We're taking it one day at a time and are pacing ourselves. It is good to have a little "break" between now and Texas. Hope you are having a great day!
je
2 comments:
Dear Jenny, I love the crutches you are sure in style as always. Your mom did a great job!!! The toes are pretty hip too. I have never seen anything like that before. What will they come up with next. It doesn't matter as long as it works and I know it will. Love, Ted,Carol and Teddy
Jenny, the crutches are FABULOUS! Your mom and you could sell these online!
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