4 week checkup

Still not able to drive because I can't fit into any shoes.  Dr. Larsen noticed my feet were swollen quit a bit.  I told him my husband and I were out alot on Sunday.  I sang at church, we went out to breakfast after that, went to the mall so I could buy some shorter slacks for work since I will be in a flat shoe for awhile, then went to Sam's Club.
Luckily I was able to get one of those motorized shopping carts.   I sat down on the seat, turned on the motor, thought I knew what I was doing, and promtly ran into the concrete wall.  How embarrassing. 

Dr. Larsen told me to stay off my feet as much as possible because I have 3 broken bones in each foot and they need 6 to 8 weeks to heal depending on whether I stay off of them or not.  He said I could possibly wear a tennis shoe if I wanted to drive the car if I needed to go somewhere.  I tried to put on my tennis shoe when I got home but I think I need a whole size larger shoe. Oh well, back to laying around.

Nov 9, 2010

I thought I would post a photo of my feet 3 1/2 weeks after surgery.  I think I am doing quit well for only a few weeks.   After I shower I must wrap my incisions with tape as tightly as I can stand it.  I use one of my crutches to stable myself in the shower but I don't need them to walk anymore.  I am still wearing my Darco sandals but will try to wear regular flat shoes, maybe tomorrow, for a few hours to see how it goes.

I am so glad I had surgery on both of my feet at the same time.  I can't imagine laying around for another 6 to 8 weeks if I only had one done at a time.  My husband is getting a little tired of doing everything around the house but it won't be much longer.  I need to get to the office to catch up on my paperwork that I can't do at home.  But, all in good time.  I am starting to enjoy being at home as I am feeling stronger.

Monday, Nov. 8th

Today was a weird day.  The time change always messes me up.  I got up at 9 a.m.  Took a shower and got dressed, read the paper, ate lunch.  Returned phone messages and emails, and took a 1 hour nap before Norm came home at 5:30.  I called a friend to pick me up to play our monthly bridge game at another's home.  I was wondering how it would go.  I took two Advils before I started playing.  At about 1 hour my feet strated to throb.  I found a chair to put my feet up on so I could make it until 10 when we would stop playing.  I am exhausted and ready for bed.  I can't believe how tired I get but at least I got to go out of the house today.  I am getting a little stronger every day.

Friday, Nov. 5, 2010

Today is my youngest son and daughter-in-laws wedding anniversary.  Happy Anniversary Brad and Carissa!

All my days have been melding together.  I get up, eat something, and try to make the best of each day.
I have to ask for favors from my friends.  For example, I can't drive to bible study so I asked the leader if she would bring the dvd's to my house so I could catch up.  Thank you Lisa for doing that and baking banana nut bread and bringing it and a candle with you.  We are studying Faithful, Abundant True by Kay Arther, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore.  It is a great study about discernment.  And remember, All scripture in inspired by God.

I had 3 friends over on Wed. so we could play bridge.  Sitting for 3 1/2 hours took its toll on my feet and they were pretty swollen by nighttime.  I went to bed early that night and didn't get up too early on Thursday.  I will try it again next Wed.  I have to be around people.  We aren't meant to be alone.

I will say that the longer I stay in bed the more I hate watching TV.  I started playing my guitar again and trying to learn new music for my church band I am in and new ways to play songs by searching Youtube.com.  There are some wonderful teachers online.  I will go to church on Sunday and sing songs with my group but not attempt standing and playing my guitar.  Not there yet.  In fact, I will have to sit to sing.  But it is well worth it.  I love it.  God bless our band.

I will show one house tomorrow morning at 10.  Norm will have to drive me there.  The Huskers play in the afternoon.