We Have Mobility!

Started walking at work a little bit, but used the scooter a lot. The bottom of my foot is still swollen, so I feel that my foot is rotating to the side with each step.  My manager said I looked like a little old lady shuffling down the hall!!

My big toe is still pretty stiff, the podiatrist suggested I soak my foot in some hot water for 20 min, then do the range of motion exercises.

As promised here's some pictures!

Before

 After

Here's one from the surgery!


















Here's what my foot is looking like these days, it looks more gruesome than it actually is.

 

The incision site on the upper left corner decided to open up. I talked to the Podiatrist, he said this is normal and has seen this a lot.

Working Hard...

I've been back to work for about three weeks now, it's been a little tough. Rooming patients with the scooter been interesting, going in and out of patient rooms with a blood pressure machine takes a little finesse. Everyone at work loves taking the scooter down the halls.

After the second week from surgery, I was allowed to do range of motion exercises. I've been pushing the big toe up and down and moving my foot as far as I can without too much pain. Ibuprofen and ice   definitely help with the ache after this.

I have an annoying amount of tingling in my foot during the day, but this is normal. Just the nerves situating themselves back where they should be.

The Podiatrist told me that I've been doing really well with the range of motion exercises on my big toe and foot. Since I'm not having any pain, I can start doing some light walking when I'm at home. I was worried about the swelling I still have on the bottom of the foot (my toes barely touch the ground), but he said walking will help break up the scar tissue within my foot.

I'll post my X-rays and updated foot pics tomorrow!!