Duskypearls
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ORIGINAL: tazzygirl quote:
I admit that today, after 7 weeks & 2 days, I got the hard cast off. I admit underneath it, the skin on my foot and ankle was shedding like I had leprosy. I admit I have the removable walking cast now. I admit that although Doc originally said 8 wks before putting weight on foot, he's added another four weeks, so I must continue to keep off it until the 12th week. I admit I've been incredibly careful not to put even an ounce of weight on that leg, as I can't afford to screw this one up! I admit it was GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, washing that leg/foot, scrubbing off the dead skin, and finally shaving that leg again. I admit it's wonderful to finally lay here in bed w/o a cast, with the air caressing that leg/foot. I admit I wonder what it's going to feel like when I finally can walk on it again, as now that the ankle's fused and will never flex again, what will it be like to ambulate?!!!! I admit.... Omg! Isnt that the best feeling in the world? Got mine off 2 weeks ago and I cried.... now... just waiting to walk as well. Funny you should mention that, Tazz, as I got a bit weepy when they opened and pulled mine off, as well. A combo of gratitude to get it off and grief for all that poor leg/ankle/foot has been through over 35 years. Maaaaan, it feels so good to feel the bed sheets on it. Will also be nice to not cut up the other ankle anymore w/that bloody hard cast when I sleep on my side. My poor left ankle looks like it's got a cutting fetish!
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