This record is for Kim treated by a Podiatrist. The surgery was on 4-12-2004.
Email: kkdoucette@micros.com
First Entry: Date: 07/09/2004 . . . Pain Level: 8 . . . Activity Level: 5 . . . Satisfaction with surgery: 3
It's been 4 months since my surgery and I am still in quite a bit of pain - a lot more than I thought I would be in. I am going to physical therapy 3 times a week with lots of stretching at home and it does seem to be helping a little. I have been taking Bextra which is an anti-inflammatory medicine for about a month now since my podiatrist says that I have a lot of swelling that has set in around the incision area. Having to wear sneakers all the time with orthotics is no fun - especially living in Florida where is feels like 100 degrees everyday and everyone else is wearing flip flops. Still unable to walk around barefoot and uneven surfaces are very scary. Hopefully the PT will soon start to help more and the pain will subside...