I may have broken my foot update...I can walk again!

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone, I corrected my last note...I mean to say I am out for at least two MONTHS not two weeks....ugh

The doc gave me some strong vicodin, lifes's good hehe. Apparantly motrin is not good to take before surgery.

[Catty1]

Oh OWWW...

Since you work for the state, hopefully you can get work that won't involve being on your feet a lot?

Prayers for a fast and better-than-expected recovery.

[carole]

oh my gosh, poor you, that is just awful news to get, i really hope the surgery goes well and you can get back to some sort of normality as soon as possible, be thinking of you and wishing you a very speedy recovery and let that man of your's take really good care of you,and get well soon.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry it's so bad. I hope your surgery goes well.

[caseysmom]

My new boss told me to take my time and get well and that I can telecommute if I want. I have known him for 25 years and he knows I'm not a flake luckily its someone I know.

I sit behind a desk so that part won't be bad although my office is a mile from the bathroom.

Thanks everyone you guys mean so much to me.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am really sorry to hear this and I wish you all the very best.

It's so hard to admit to yourself that you need help. I can remember after my first knee surgery when I just had to give up and give in to my need for assistance.
The most important thing is to get better. The only way to do that is to rest and recuperate. Let your husband help you and don't be afraid to ask. He knows what you're facing and I'll bet he'll do anything he can to make sure your care is top priority.

When I finally started asking for help and did what the doctor said, I recovered quicker. It was a struggle until I was able to delegate.

I have pins in my left foot. It can be pretty painful to get around. Vicodin should be your best friend for awhile. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} My thoughts and prayers are going out.

Motrin is a blood thinner.

[beeniesmom]

Oh NO! I'm sorry I've missed this thread.
I hope it's not too serious. I'll be thinking about you.

[boomersooner]

So sorry you have to go through this....My husband had surgery in March to clean up a bunch of stuff and put a couple of screws in the top of his foot....He couldn't put any weight on it for 6 weeks....He got a scooter called a Roll-about.....I saw several in the doctor's office. They have a website where you can rent one....you put your bad leg with the knee bent on the scooter and push it around with your good leg.....He got around really well, and he didn't have the pain of the crutches....just thought I would pass that on!

[Karen]

Sorry to hear it is such a bad break, glad you have your husband to play chauffer! I hope it heals faster than expected, and better, too!

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear it's such a bad break. Do take it easy and give it time to heal properly.

I'm sending lots of positive throughts that the surgery will go well and you heal up fast!

(((hugs)))

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no, that sounds really painful!!
Please take it easy and give your foot time to heal properly!
Good luck with surgery

[caseysmom]

So sorry you have to go through this....My husband had surgery in March to clean up a bunch of stuff and put a couple of screws in the top of his foot....He couldn't put any weight on it for 6 weeks....He got a scooter called a Roll-about.....I saw several in the doctor's office. They have a website where you can rent one....you put your bad leg with the knee bent on the scooter and push it around with your good leg.....He got around really well, and he didn't have the pain of the crutches....just thought I would pass that on!

My doctor just called to make sure I am staying off of it and he told me to rent one of those but he didn't know the name, thank you so much I will try to find one in town.