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Last fracture clinic appointment one month since op

Soooo pretty pointless going really. But the bandage is off! He had a very quick look at it and said to book in with physio and then make an appointment to see him in 4 - 6 weeks. Miserable nurse was her usual happy rude self. The rest were lovely as always. Trainers on! Time to get it better! I can't wait to get it clean in the shower! 

Some left foot before pics

4 weeks one day

The bandage comes off now but not permanently yet. I go on Monday to fracture clinic. See pics below. The right foot was in a trainer by this time. Hopefully the bandage goes Monday. 

 

17 Day - 2nd Fracture Clinic Appt

Soooo. Dr P was there today. He took the dressing off and the stern strips. It's grim but looks like the right foot did, maybe a little worse. 

As with the right foot, the incision is white as the humidity here makes it that way. Plus all the sweating. He said like he did last time, wounds in Bermuda are always like that BUT the nurse accused me of getting it wet! She was very accusing even when I said firmly , no I had not. She then said have you had it in the bath?!

  So rude! When I've got a special plastic bootee thing to wear in the shower. I'm fuming but I said to her, the Dr just said why it's like that AND the other foot was the same! Cheek! See pics 

First dressing change and first glimpse

I'm pleased! I have a nice new dressing, put on properly and with care! Go back a week today to see Dr P. Looking good though! 

One week later

The pain is easing but bad at times. Still nothing like the right foot was. I'm currently sunbathing , it's 72F and there's not a cloud in the sky. Shane I can't drink alcohol as the pills say noooo! 

Update

So... Nobody told me that you can get really sick on Morphine! I spent all Saturday feeling sick and was soooo sick all night it was awful! That morphine has a lot to answer for! 

The pain medication also got thrown up so the pain came back and to be honest, although no way near as bad as the previous foot, is still really painful and at night especially. The dressing is crap and I can't get through to the fracture clinic at all. I'm meant to book two appointments! 

Showering is easier this time around . I don't have the terrible blood rushing sensation as much this time.

 Funny thing is, my right foot, which has continued to be swollen and painful has just started to behave. The swelling seems completely gone where as the other day it was still big. The pain in the bones is still there but not very painful  at all. 

I'm sooo glad it's over and am looking forward to it recovering as the right foot has. Matching feet! No bunion pain anymore ! Yay. 

I'm not managing the pain well. Tbe Gabapentin aware 600mg pills and for night use. I used one in the morning in despair and spent the entire day feeling like a drunk zombie!