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I had my foot surgery on Wednesday. I damaged a nerve in the ball of my foot (technically called Morton’s Neuroma), beneath my middle toes, and had to have it removed. The surgery went really well, it was quick, and I recovered easily from the anesthesia. I made it home okay, but for the last few days I have had some issues with pain management. Once the numbing wore off, I’ve felt throbbing and tingling in my foot. So, I have been taking it really really easy and trying to get good rest. Today, I’m going to share the surgery before and afters… don’t worry, they are not gross at all (I mean that, it’s not sarcastic).
Here’s right before surgery- The Dr marked where he would cut, and apparently drew his signature seal or something…
Frankenfoot
after…
Like how they had to write “NO” on the non-surgery foot? I always find that a bit disconcerting…
Here’s when I got home… My dogs have been uber-protective of me. My Lady (the red one) hasn’t left my side, except for quick outside trips, in the last few days. She won’t even eat away from me, my husband has to bring her food in here… (She’s not spoiled or anything…)
bum-foot Guardians
Well, My plans include getting more rest. I’ve been pretty out of it from the pain meds, and haven’t gotten as much reading done as I would have liked. But, the best thing to do is just rest anyhow. I hope you all had a good week.
October 5, 2012 at 10:06 pm
I hope you’re feeling better soon & back on your feet (so to speak)!! Get plenty of rest & enjoy being waited on
Cute little protectors you got there!!
-Selena Mc
October 6, 2012 at 8:32 am
thanks Selena!!
October 5, 2012 at 11:09 pm
You have cute feet.
And I hate feet, generally.
October 6, 2012 at 8:33 am
lol, my feet may be cute, but they are defective at times… but thank you!
October 6, 2012 at 1:10 am
i hope your recovery will go well ( and not be too long) we often forget how we need our feet when nothing bad happen to them. Be careful whn you start walking again ( short short walk at first)
don’t worry about reading either when the pain is high even concentring on a book seem a mountain
a good petting to the small protectors^^ mine did the same so i know it’s reallt conforting
take care
all the best
October 6, 2012 at 8:38 am
it’s true, concentrating on reading has been difficult. Thanks for the tips and for stopping by
October 6, 2012 at 2:46 am
Sorry about your foot.. It looks like you’re doing everything right to heal quickly. I had nose surgery yesterday after I broke my nose last week, but I don’t have to walk on my nose, so I figure it should heal pretty quickly. The cats have not been protective of me. Instead, they’re curious and climb up to try to check it out. Here’s Mine
October 6, 2012 at 8:38 am
it’s the week of surgeries…. I hope your nose heals quickly!
October 6, 2012 at 3:27 am
Just take it easy – hope the pain eases soon. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/ksE6O
October 6, 2012 at 3:37 am
A great excuse to put your feet, or at least foot, up and read! I hope you’re feeling better soon.
October 6, 2012 at 4:05 am
I hope you are recovering quickly! This sounds very painful. It was brave of you to document the process to share. Get well soon.
Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate
October 6, 2012 at 4:07 am
Wishing you a quick recovery! I hope you’re back on your feet soon! That was funny about his signature seal but if they didn’t write “NO” on the foot they weren’t supposed to work on, I’d have written it myself. Too many bizarre stories!
October 6, 2012 at 8:50 am
that’s true, and it is standard policy to really clarify which limb gets operated on… it still feels weird though
October 6, 2012 at 5:54 am
Anything with the feet seems to hurt a lot…and while yours sounds a lot more involved, I recall the pain and recovery time after ingrown toenail surgery.
There was a lot of soaking, etc.
Enjoy your protectors! How astute of them to sense what you need.
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October 6, 2012 at 6:14 am
Oh My!!! Hope you are feeling better every day. Take care and stay on top of your pain. Take meds as prescribed!.
Our daughter was a out-patient surgery nurse at one time, she says it is normal that they mark which foot, or wrist or arm or whatever. Guess that is better than them operating on the wrong one. Glad you did not need surgery on your pretty tatted foot. I had a friend who had to have ankle repair and her tat never looked the same!!
October 6, 2012 at 6:34 am
Hope you feel better soon!
October 6, 2012 at 6:36 am
lol, Frankenfoot…that was clever
happy healing! hope you recover quickly and without any problems.
October 6, 2012 at 7:45 am
I thought “Frankenfoot” before I read the caption. LOL
Awe your doggies love you, that’s sweet.
Hope you get to feeling better soon!
October 6, 2012 at 9:37 am
That looks painful! I hope that your foot is feeling better soon! It’s difficult to sit back and not do anything – foot injuries can be very frustrating that way.
October 6, 2012 at 10:45 am
Considering the number of medical errors that are made today, it’s a good thing the doctor marked the proper foot to cut into. Can’t be too safe, you know! Hope you are feeling better soon.
October 6, 2012 at 11:35 am
I had to simile at your foot signature. Years ago my DH was having knee surgery and he told the doctor to be sure and write on that knee so there would be no mistake. The doctor thought it was amusing, but did it. Now it seems like it is standard fare whenever we have surgeries.
Your foot and surgery sound very painful. I pray that you will heal soon and be back on your feet. You have great company during this painful time, that is for sure. Our pet family members know when something is wrong.
October 6, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I think that photo of your foot before surgery is just brilliant. Hope you are soon feeling better, and able to be up and around.
October 6, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I hope your recovery goes really well! Glad the surgery went well–and hope the pain gets more manageable. My Lady is a beautiful dog!
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October 6, 2012 at 1:50 pm
At least you have a great excuse to sit around and read more books! Get well soon!
October 6, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Oh you poor thing! I hope you heal fast. BTW – Sweet dogs! They are adorable.
October 7, 2012 at 7:23 am
Your doc has great coloring skills..lol. I had to laugh at the ride home, because of your tat. My daughter went to college and came home with one on her foot too, it is a dove or something and says peace. Get well and glad the pups are keeping guard.
October 8, 2012 at 9:01 am
Take care of that foot; sounds painful. Puppies seem to be protecting you:)
October 8, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Ha! I always thought that writing NO no the opposite body part was a joke…guess they really do it.