Flyinfool Posted November 23, 2020 #1 Posted November 23, 2020 I went in for my pre op Covid test this morning. Tuesday is lights out for some pretty major foot surgery. Well the surgery its self is not that major, about 2 hours, but the recovery will be. With some luck I may get to put a shoe on by March. The short version is they will almost be cutting the foot off and screwing it back on where it is supposed to be at the end of my leg. Disclaimers....... I do plan to be online Tuesday night after the surgery, I may still be half under so I will not be responsible for any strange things that flow out the ends of my fingers and into the keyboard. I also will not be responsible if someone laughs so hard they spew all over their keyboard and/or monitor. 1
N3FOL Posted November 23, 2020 #2 Posted November 23, 2020 Hope to hear from you a couple of days before and after your procedure. Recover fast. I will assume your PT will happen around Spring. Note: Please don't post any gross pictures. 1
Marcarl Posted November 23, 2020 #3 Posted November 23, 2020 Expecting some pictures! You know it didn't happen if there was no pictures. Don't forget the nurses,, we are very interested in the nurses!!! 1
bpate4home Posted November 23, 2020 #4 Posted November 23, 2020 Good luck with the surgery and the recovery. The disclaimer sounds more like an opportunity to have some fun? 1
uncledj Posted November 23, 2020 #5 Posted November 23, 2020 Best of luck to ya...heal fast...At least you picked a good time to have it done. 1
Flyinfool Posted November 24, 2020 Author #6 Posted November 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, uncledj said: Best of luck to ya...heal fast...At least you picked a good time to have it done. At least I get to sit in the living room where it is nice and warm and watch the better half out there doing the shoveling of SNOW for a change....... 2
Flyinfool Posted November 25, 2020 Author #8 Posted November 25, 2020 I am home now, This one really hurts a LOT. The nerve block has now worn off and the pain pills are not doing much. 1
N3FOL Posted November 25, 2020 #9 Posted November 25, 2020 Glad to see you are back home and online. Get lots of rest.
Marcarl Posted November 25, 2020 #10 Posted November 25, 2020 Good to hear that you made it through. Wishing we could take some of the pain for you, but the best we can do is pray for you,, so I'll do that. 1
uncledj Posted November 26, 2020 #11 Posted November 26, 2020 Rest up. Try to find some distractions so you won't focus on the pain....Weak advice, but it's all I got. Hope you find some comfort soon.😢
videoarizona Posted November 26, 2020 #12 Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 10:24 PM, Flyinfool said: I am home now, This one really hurts a LOT. The nerve block has now worn off and the pain pills are not doing much. Hang in there Jeff. This to shall pass.... Prayers for an excellent recovery!
PastorCurt Posted November 26, 2020 #13 Posted November 26, 2020 Praying for you here. May blessings overtake you ! But the question remains... will you be operating the WWW during your convalescence?
RDawson Posted November 26, 2020 #14 Posted November 26, 2020 Well wishes Jeff. Try to listen to the doc and heal up. I think that white washer needs a break this year anyway.
campfire12 Posted November 26, 2020 #15 Posted November 26, 2020 This will pass Jeff. I heard rum balls get rid of pain, I know last time i tried them there was no pain. Get Well!
Marcarl Posted November 27, 2020 #17 Posted November 27, 2020 I see you have Teddy close by, but what's that thing on your leg,,, and where is the nurse?
OrlinEngh Posted November 27, 2020 #18 Posted November 27, 2020 Hope you heal up quick, and do what those Doctors tell ya. Does this mean that the snow machine is on layoff this winter. Or do you have it set up so you can control it from your nice warm spot in the house. Orlin
Flyinfool Posted November 27, 2020 Author #19 Posted November 27, 2020 Carl Yes Teddy is close, Nurses are also in teddies.....and closer....To close for the focal length of my camera, sorry, you will just have to stop over for a visit to meet them. Orlin I guess I used plan 3, I switched on the snow machine before I went in and never tightened down the nozzles so it can just spin at random until I get better. Following Drs orders is never any fun, but it is always something I do to the letter. I ain't spending all that money for a professional opinion and then not heed it.
bpate4home Posted November 27, 2020 #20 Posted November 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Flyinfool said: Carl Yes Teddy is close, Nurses are also in teddies.....and closer....To close for the focal length of my camera, sorry, you will just have to stop over for a visit to meet them. Orlin I guess I used plan 3, I switched on the snow machine before I went in and never tightened down the nozzles so it can just spin at random until I get better. Following Drs orders is never any fun, but it is always something I do to the letter. I ain't spending all that money for a professional opinion and then not heed it. Remember as far as Drs go, they don't call it practice for nothin'. You know yourself far better than they do an you need to push to get better. All Drs I know want you to stay home from work and sit around, I'm not that type. I had a run in with a table saw ~20 years ago. I'll keep it short but I missed 1 day of work right after it happened and 1 day after surgery to repair most of the damage. I feel this really helped me mentally as well as physically. I'm and IT guy so I can work with 1 hand if necessary and was not putting my well being at risk although but the Dr thought differently. First day of physical Therapy they were testing mobility and strength. Therapist ask what I was doing and besides work I was rubbing the palm of my hand on my steering wheel - constantly. She called the Dr into the room and said we're done no more therapy needed. Dr gave me a little grief and then said well done. He was a nationally know surgeon specializing in repairing nerves in the hand. Actually did a paper on my hand because my wife had take pictures all along the way. I talked to him about 5 years later and he now recommends Grip, Squeeze and Rotate like I did on the steering wheel using whatever to grip on. Got a chuckle out of it. I had to replace that steering wheel after a year and I still find myself doing this occasionally.
Patch Posted November 28, 2020 #21 Posted November 28, 2020 Jeez Jeff if I had only kept up with the forum news I would offered to tap out the words for you! Jeff be mindful of this healing period, you're older than you tend to behave. I've lived with a draw ankle for most of my life. When they were putting my top half back together in the early 80's they suggested I get the ankle done as well, "NO WAY" I replied. My old man went thru that in 68 yuck! I'll be posting some warpdrive theory for your consideration and input. Maybe it will help us get home some day Pretty sure the eastern folks won't mind if you share some pain thru a snow fall/storm if it helps the pain some.
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