1 Week Post-Op

So, it's been 1 week since my surgery. Honestly...I have been pretty zoned out the past week. Narcotics around the clock. My days are basically spent moving from couch to loveseat to bed..with my foot propped up with ice. I have watched some tv, lots of reruns though, my brain hasnt been up for anything that requires deep thinking. I hope to be in a state of mind to read soon or in the very least watch something like Battlestar Gallactica. Amazing how lofty my goals are, huh? Haha.

So as far as recovery, the swelling has gone down a bit, which actually makes the splint/cast a bit more painful. Lots of pins and needles and sharp throbbing burning pain. My foot is set in a non-neutral position, and I can actually feel the plaster gripping my ankle. No fun. This is definitely much more intense than my last surgery. I am supposed to keep it up 24/7 until my post op appointment next Tuesday. At that point the Dr will decide if I can move into a partial weight bearing cast or will stay non-weight bearing in a plaster cast. I am ok with either..I am willing to do whatever it takes to heal properly.

People have been asking if I feel stir crazy since I've been housebound for a week. I can honestly say..no. I think the last few months of my life have been so intense and busy that being on bed rest has been a good thing for me. Although, today I realized that my body hasn't been in natural light since last Thursday around noon. I seem to be more sallow in tone than usual as well. So..I decided to mix it up and sat outside on my deck for a bit. The fresh air was wonderful and I loved the sun. I think I'm going to add it to my daily routine. Maybe I will have Jeremy pick up some outdoor plants to spruce up our little piece of the concrete jungle.

Jeremys Mom leaves tomorrow morning, so tomorrow I am on my own! Should be an interesting day for sure!