Today was my first day back at work..from home of course. Overall, things went well. I was able to get a good office set up in my bed and once I got started working the day flew by. My pain level last night was horrible, i think I popped 3 pills last night and did feel much better in the morning. When I am in pain it seems it has alot to do with swelling. Altough, during the day I stay in position most of the day with my feet elevated. However, I do spend a good portion of the day moving around and getting up for bathroom breaks, etc. As the day wears on the little movments around tend to wear on my ankle and by night time the swelling sets in. It's kinda strange such little activity causes soo much freaking pain.
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| My office for the next few weeks. |
Another big issue I'm having is that whenever I put my foot down my ankle swells very quickly causing extreme pain. If feels like the blood rushes down to my foot, my foot swells and then the area around the incision hits up against my cast. This leads to me not ever wanting to go to the restroom in fear of horid pain. I'm gonna try to get something to prop my foot up on while in the restroom.which should help my foot from the full effects of gavitys pull on my foot..
Also, I called my dotors assistnat today and he is mailing me some more pain meds and I scheduled my doctor follow-up appointment for next week (thursday- Day 15). I really cannot wait to get this splint cast thing that weights 10lbs off of my foot. You just don't know!
Well, as the work day wore down I definitely felt very tired and lucky for me I was already in bed. Easiest commute home I've ever had. I'm hoping for a better night of sleep and will keep you posted.
Happy Feet!
Shannon
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