2 Weeks Post-Op

Honestly, it feels just slightly egocentric to report on my surgery but, after all, I started this blog in hopes of being transparent enough to help others who are struggling with a spinal cord injury or with a crisis of faith after a crisis in life. So, I'm sharing my life and thoughts to those people and if one person comes away with something I'm good with that!

Today marks 2 weeks since the surgery so Chuck and I headed to Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas for the post-op appointment. The surgery on my foot/ankle was to release the contractures in my foot by lengthening or cutting the Achilles tendon. They also transferred a tendon from my big toe to an area where it may service all the toes. The reality of what was actually done, that is, how many incisions were under my cast, hit me as I saw my foot again and felt all the stitches being removed. This actually hurt more than the post-op pain. Note to doc- tell the patient to come medicated! lol.

Though the procedure wasn't fun, they took great care of me and Dr. Early is so pleased with how it looked. Isn't that great news? I now have a baby blue cast for 4 more weeks then we'll see how it goes from there. I am praying for enough mobility in the foot to go without a brace and appreciate any prayers you utter for me! I am profoundly thankful for how it is all going!