Post-op Visit #7

Hi ya'll,

I had my 7 week post-op visit last Thursday. Tomorrow, it will be 8 weeks since surgery! I walk normally now, but I'm not normal yet :) (not sure I ever was or will be, though) :)

Anyway, my last two post-ops were no where near as painful as my 3rd and 5th. My doc has decided not to torture me anymore. I actually wish he would because I think the pain is still feel is from serious scar tissue build-up and after he tortures me, I have a lot more flexibility and it doesn't bother me as much walking....

I wear Crocs as of last week. They're pretty soft and comfy. They have a warm liner in the for the winter and they were buy one, get one free at Dick's Sporting Goods! The podiatrist told me to wear sneakers though because they have more arch support and will force me to walk normally. I no longer wear my surgery shoe or splint aligner thingy.

I'm not going to a follow-up this week because my spring semester starts tomorrow and the only days I can go up to my podiatrist are Mondays. (Tight schedule, I know) :( But, he does want to see me every week still. Oh, and my pinkie bone did heal! Yay! I didn't bring my phone with me, so I didn't have a camera. I'll ask next week if I can take photos of all of the x-rays.

Last thing: The scars are red and raised now - the worst they will be (says the doc). He said they're usually worst 2-3 months post surgery, and fade from there.

I hope I can see a physical therapist for some additional exercises because I know I need them!

~Michelle