Clinic today

maria09
maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
edited 20. Jun 2013, 17:22 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi just got home from seeing my Orthopaedic Consultant
Surgery went well and hopefully won't need further surgery but that's not a 100% guarantee and if in the future the pain returns as my 2 nd toe is really arthritic I could need more surgery lets hope not :lol:
I have to wear my snazzy boot for two more weeks then can wear sturdy trainers or walking sandals
In four weeks I can drive yippee
I can now shower but not to get wound too wet no more trying to do gymnastics getting in the bath
Have exercises to manipulate my joints so my toes don't curl up!
So I'm a happy bunny
Maria

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  • lizzieuk1
    lizzieuk1 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Excellent news maria, glad it went so well. Roll on 4 weeks :)
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yay, I'm so pleased it was such a positive consultation :) I'll keep everything crossed that you won't need further ops.x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great stuff Maria, that sounds very positive, keeping fingers crossed you don't need any more surgery. If you are like me you will be desperate to drive, but four weeks will not be long in going by, enjoy that shower :D .............Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Brilliant news for you Maria...hopefully the 2 weeks will soon pass then you can get back behind the wheel...that will make such a difference to you x
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done ,four weeks will soon pass. Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That does sound positive, Maria, I am pleased. I hope you can carry on with being a good girl :wink: so that all continues to go smoothly for you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good progress, Maria. Keep at it.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all
    I'm doing well
    Making sure I do my toe exercises and have only twice have I forgot to put my boot on but that's when I need the loo in the early hours so think that's acceptable
    Have just ordered some walking sandals as there is no way I can wear my clumpy new balance trainers in the coming months
    Hopefully they will arrive in time as can get rid of my boot in 5 days time
    Yippee :lol:
    Maria
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh smack my pandies I went to sainsburys with hubby without my crutch oh boy although I managed well I did feel it by the time I got home :oops:
    Lesson learnt will be using my crutch today when I go with my daughter to the hospital I promise :oops:
    Maria
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    We all mess up due to over-ambition at one time or another. What seems easy enough in the house is a far different matter out in the big wide world. I hope you get on OK today, Maria, and your daughter too.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you SW
    She's fully recovered and enjoyed her Chinese take away
    My foot has not faired well today but to be expected as unable to put my foot up at the hospital
    So now in bed and going to rest all day tomorrow
    Well that's the plan anyway
    Maria

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