I know what you mean I wish I had a site like this to go to a couple of years ago before I had to make the decision to fuse my ankle. This site is awesome!!
I'm glad your pain is under control, it's rough the first few weeks after surgery. I know 3 months sounds like a long time but it does get easier with time and the pain does go away.
My best advice is to elevate your foot as much a possible (it really does help the swelling & pain) and stay off of it as instructed by your doctor.
Here's a tip you'll find useful...at least I did. My mom made me an apron with different size pockets that came in handy when I needed an extra pair of hands or nobody was around to help me out. If you don't have an apron use a toolbelt they are pretty inexpensive and work just as well.
I us to take my pain meds before my doctor’s appointments, it helped me with pain management during and after the appointment.
I don't have osteoporosis but I was so worried that my fusion wouldn't take either. Always thinking of the what if's...it's hard not to. So I hope/pray that your x-rays show that everything is healing well.
I hope this helps you some. The good thing is you are not alone and you have a community here at EmpowHer to help you through this!
How are you doing with the crutches?
Please let me know how your appointment goes tomorrow. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Hi Shelajn,
I know what you mean I wish I had a site like this to go to a couple of years ago before I had to make the decision to fuse my ankle. This site is awesome!!
I'm glad your pain is under control, it's rough the first few weeks after surgery. I know 3 months sounds like a long time but it does get easier with time and the pain does go away.
My best advice is to elevate your foot as much a possible (it really does help the swelling & pain) and stay off of it as instructed by your doctor.
Here's a tip you'll find useful...at least I did. My mom made me an apron with different size pockets that came in handy when I needed an extra pair of hands or nobody was around to help me out. If you don't have an apron use a toolbelt they are pretty inexpensive and work just as well.
I us to take my pain meds before my doctor’s appointments, it helped me with pain management during and after the appointment.
I don't have osteoporosis but I was so worried that my fusion wouldn't take either. Always thinking of the what if's...it's hard not to. So I hope/pray that your x-rays show that everything is healing well.
I hope this helps you some. The good thing is you are not alone and you have a community here at EmpowHer to help you through this!
How are you doing with the crutches?
Please let me know how your appointment goes tomorrow. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
~Ang
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