alisoncooks Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The splint is not removable. Plus any messing round near the foot is very painful. Ouch. Bummer! Hope you find some relief soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Elevate your foot. Lie down on the couch or bed and get your foot higher than your body, not just sitting with it sticking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Oh sweetie, the pain is so bad. It takes so much to get throught it sometimes. Ice behind your knee; it will cool the blood going to your foot. Keep that foot elevated about your heart 23 hours a day. You may need to sleep on the couch or next to a wall so you do not accidentally take your foot off your pillow stack. I also found it easier to put both legs up sometimes just for comfort. Can you see your toes? If they are super swollen and bruised you must elevate your foot higher and more. Hopefully now that you are home and not in transport you can get the foot up and rest better. It is a long recovery; be good to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Praying for your pain level to decrease and your healing to go well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for the encouragement. Due to some wonky things with my hips, my foot keeps falling asleep. I just can't get comfortable. I just can't find any distraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 :0( I'm sorry. The undistractable pain is really annoying. (((DER))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I hope things are better this morning. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 UPDATE #2 I'm still in a lot of pain, but the Valium is taking the edge off. I still can't concentrate for long periods of time, so listening to books on tap or watching netflix helps pass the time. I couldn't do the crossword puzzle nor sudoku today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for the update. Glad the edge has been taken off and hope recovery continues for you. Still sending prayers and :grouphug: from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 UPDATE #2 I'm still in a lot of pain, but the Valium is taking the edge off. I still can't concentrate for long periods of time, so listening to books on tap or watching netflix helps pass the time. I couldn't do the crossword puzzle nor sudoku today. Hoping you get through this quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hope pain has been more manageable!!! Will pray for prompt recovery. Glad surgery went well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 UPDATE #3 There has been some improvement on the pain front. Yesterday, I barely left my bedroom other than to do to the bathroom. I was able to elevate my leg high enough without discomfort. I'm still setting alarms for the meds. I am much more groggy today, falling asleep in the middle of typing things. Looking at my nightstand, I may have accidentally taken a Valium too soon, thinking it was my thyroid meds. No wonder could concentrate long enought to finish a sentence. I'm more alert now. I think I'll have my daughter help me take a mini-shower. We have a shower stool and grab bars. I just feel so gross. I may have to rally the troops to "babysit" me for the 3hours I may be alone this afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I may have to rally the troops to "babysit" me for the 3hours I may be alone this afternoon. Glad there's been improvement on the pain front! The troops... there or here? ;) I'm not going to be on all day, but I suspect plenty of Hive members would help with a thread if you wanted. Or... if you haven't been introduced to Studio C... they tend to have many cute videos to pass time. Here are two of my favorites to get started: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Glad there's been improvement on the pain front! The troops... there or here? ;) I'm not going to be on all day, but I suspect plenty of Hive members would help with a thread if you wanted. Or... if you haven't been introduced to Studio C... they tend to have many cute videos to pass time. Here are two of my favorites to get started: By troops, I meant babysitting so that someone is here in case I fall on the way to the bathroom. But I am counting on all of you to be my window to the outside world. It is such a shame that it is sunny and relatively warm. And I can't go out and enjoy it. Thanks for the videos. I'll be sure to enjoy them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 By troops, I meant babysitting so that someone is here in case I fall on the way to the bathroom. But I am counting on all of you to be my window to the outside world. It is such a shame that it is sunny and relatively warm. And I can't go out and enjoy it. Thanks for the videos. I'll be sure to enjoy them. Yeah, falling is probably not in your best interest right now. It's cold here at 31 degrees. (I know cold is relative, but still - our average high for this time of year is 40.) We also have clouds. You can pretend this is what it's like at your location. :coolgleamA: Studio C has oodles of cute videos if laughing doesn't make you hurt more. International and National relations are both fun. Teddy's Story Joint is another that comes to mind. The Doorstep parts I & II. There's a bit of variety to choose from, some better than others, but I'm sure that's partially due to individual taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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