Monthly Progress Report for Dave C

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This record is for Dave C treated by a Podiatrist. The surgery was on 12-12-2003.
Email: davzabigpatsfan@aol.com

First Entry: Date: 12/13/2003 . . . Pain Level: 4 . . . Activity Level: 1 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 8
Surgery went well, nothing unexpected so far, 1st post op Dr. visit 12/15 will comment after appointment.

Date: 12/16/2003 . . . Pain Level: 8 . . . Activity Level: 3 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 8
Went for 1st post op visit- Dr. B said everything looked normal(I didn't look though), wound draining correctly,minimal swelling, rewrapped it. Notice the jump in pain level from my previous post.. I had surgery Friday pm ,[Hospital staff very courtious/professional/helpful((pre/post op)]-- Dr B calls me around 600pm Saturday, how's it going and "get ready for the pain", it's really going kick in soon, He was not kidding.
I have been icing it at all times,taking pain meds, staying down as much as possible with leg raised.(I HATE CRUTCHES!!)Learning to move around on one foot/crutches... staying the course, will report soon.

Date: 01/13/2004 . . . Pain Level: 6 . . . Activity Level: 5 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 8
30 Days post op
Went to Dr's office 6 days ago, switched from cast splint I've had since surgery, to air-cast. I love it-much more stable
No rush in putting weight on foot (Dr. B says in next week or so increase activity), using foot to balance,heel still hurts. Using Meds regularly to stop ache. I waited over two years to try to become pain free, I can be PATIENT with the healing process.
The challenges using crutches present are the most suprising thing to me about the whole process, I wasn't totally prepared for how hard it is/was. Still out of work -- (Communications/Voice-Data Cabling)not much you can do if you can't walk,run cables,carry equitpment. I would'nt be so happy without my great family helping me!!! Next office visit 1/19
Be back soon

Date: 01/22/2004 . . . Pain Level: 6 . . . Activity Level: 5 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 8
Went to Dr - 1/19
Taking things slow,Surgical incision doing great, starting to apply Vit E cream on area.
Steady improvement, using aircast and putting increasing weight on it. Being careful not to do to much too soon. Foot gets tired easy.
Have not returned to work as of yet. Happy I decided to act on foot pain after trying all I tried to do. Next appt 2/9
will report then.....

Date: 02/25/2004 . . . Pain Level: 4 . . . Activity Level: 7 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 8
Hello it has been a while.....
Went to Dr on Feb 9
All is well with the surgical scar and surrounding area,have a little numbness under foot. Started physical therapy, all is well there.
limping a bit but pain is different than before. More of an atropherial pain now as the foot gets stronger....not dancing yet ,but can see the light at the end of the tunnel thats for sure.