My Doctor removed my staples at about a week and a half after surgery and about 2 hours later my incision popped open in the middle. I have an infection in it now so it is delaying the healing process a bit! The Dr. recommended soaking my foot in Epsom salts then using Polysporin cream and cover it with a bandaid. It seems to be working quite well as I have noticed the difference in healing in the 2 days that I have been using it!
I've been told that I could be walking on it a bit soon, but the only advise my Doctor gave me was to use my own judgement. I guess I'm wanting to rush things a bit but I'm off work without pay and the bills don't stop!
My foot gets pretty stiff when I'm off of it for a while so it takes some stretching to get walking properly again. I'm getting tired of using pain medication but it is keeping me mobile later in the day. The only bad thing about this medication is that it has caffine in it so I feel like cleaning everything in sight but my foot keeps slowing me down. Oh well, can't have it all, I guess! :-)
I've been able to do some longer walking such as at the mall for an hour or so. It gets pretty sore but I think keeping moving is a good idea so the muscles don't get too stiff.
I've been asked if having the surgery is worthwhile - I can't say just yet but the healing process has been quicker that I expected, fo me anyway!
I'll try to keep you posted on my progress if there is interest shown. In the meantime, take care all - and take care of those sore, sore feet!!!
Nancy
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