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I have hope!

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lucy91984
lucy91984

 I went to the doctor today. One week post op but it’s been looking so good that the dr. Thought I was two weeks postop he was confused and then he finally saw his notes and he was apologetic. I am finally in a boot and in 2  weeks I will be able to go to PT and hopefully start getting better. He gave me gave me Gabapentin for the burning and so I could sleep at night and I am taking Percocet for the pain but I’m trying to not take as much one in the morning and night, I heard it’s hard to get away from those painkillers so I don’t want to  get addictive. Take  it  day by day ladies because we can do this! I felt lost at times since I am in my 30s and have two young children still in school but we will do this. Keep up the faith, prayers and  never lose  hope.

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  • kathy18445
    kathy18445 lucy91984

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    Good job Lucy!!!    I do hope you have help with everything.  Having a family and Being in a boot just after one week is super.   It was a month before I was able to get my cast off and into a boot.   I am now two months post op and in my tennis shoes.   I wear my boot when my foot starts getting tired but it’s not often any more.  

    You are doing very well........

    • lucy91984
      lucy91984 kathy18445

      Posted

      Thank you Kathy, I appreciate your words this can be very hard the second day what is the worst I woke up with excruciating burning on my leg but thanks to my doctor I should be getting better and the pain is subsiding. Yes I have amazing kids and has bee thank you Kathleen, I appreciate your words this can be very hard the second day what is the worst I woke up with excruciating burning on my leg but thanks to my doctor I should be getting better and the pain is subsiding. Yes I have amazing kids, husband,  parents and friends that have come to visit and help me out. But sometimes I feel like it would be impossible and can be very  frustrating.  

       Especially when the husband is in a bad mood but it’s a challenge for everyone,  we have to be strong. 

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