Back to the Doc - Visit 2 - Day 11 Post Op (Monday)

The doctor's office called and wanted to bring me in earlier due to some conflicts on the doc's schedule.  Monday it is!

The doc said everything is going well.  My range of motion is definitely better and less painful.  He advised me to sort of do "light weightbearing."  This means using the crutches, but occasionally bringing some weight down on the bad foot.  He even said to occasionally rest the foot down while standing (all of this in the boot, of course).  Doc said driving would be okay with the boot (it is my left foot).  He said two weeks of this, and then transition to weightbearing, in the boot, while walking for two weeks.  Then our next appointment would come about.  The ACE bandage stays on for keeping the swelling down.  He took the stitches out and said I could keep a band aid on for a few days, but it would be okay to wash the foot, too.

All good news and I'm on the right path!

One thing: this boot is no good.  I looked on trusty old Amazon and found that different, high rated models weren't that expensive, so I'm going to try another one that is about $40.  We'll see.

On another note, Sunday night I developed a fever of about 100.  I don't think it is at all related, but not sure what it is about.  It was better by Monday, though.  Made for an uncomfortable evening.

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