Day 45

I did not realize a month had went by since I last posted something.  It has been a busy month. I don't know where to start.
Well I have kinda went back to work, but I can only work on my husband's off days since I am not driving yet. So that kinda sucks. I only was working 4 days a week for 6 hours. Part time. It's not like I work 40 hours a week. Plus, I can work from home as I mentioned before. I did okay, but my foot did start hurting after the 2-3 hour mark.
Oh did I mention I fell off my scooter? Yes, getting off of the couch to get on my scooter and I just keep going. Luckily, I had my boot on and Anthony was home. All I could to is just lay there and wait for him to help me up. Mr. Anthony was not happy with me. No even an hour later my son, Zaaye called and said he had fell too. Out if his chair at lunch. Aren't we a pair. Needless to say, we both made a trip to the doctor that day. I came away unhurt, but Zaaye had a mild concussion. He had to say home and not March in band for 3 days. He was not happy. All for a girl.
My doctor did say next time he sees me I need to be walking unassisted in my boot.
I go back to see him on the 20th of October. I'm a little nervous, but I think I can do it.
Right now we are in North Carolina on vacation. My family needed this more than I did. A dear friend of mine let us use there house and we are so thankful. We are relaxing and doing nothing, but I think the 4 hour drive did a number on my foot. For the last 2 days my foot has been hurting. I am very reluctant to take anything stronger than Tylenol, but I might   need to.
Well I'm going to call it a day. I promise I will update weekly. Until next time.

Day 28

Well its 0150 in the am again.  I am up waiting for my son, Zaaye to come in from a marching band competition.  I really do hate that I missed his first competition. They placed 2nd in prelims and 4th in the finals.  That is pretty good for their first one.

As I said yesterday I had to go to a wedding to do the make up for the bride and a bridesmaid.  I did pretty good.  My foot did not hurt that much, only a little.  I was a little tired.  Only because I did not go to bed until 0500 this morning.  I was able to get about two or three hours of sleep.  That pain medicine has my sleeping habits off.  After I came back from the wedding I tried very hard not to go to sleep with no success.  I think I napped for about two to three hours.  I know this is not healthy, but I have to find a way to get back on schedule.
I did sleep upstairs in my bed last night or at least stare at the ceiling.  It felt good to be upstairs with everyone else.  I also took another shower, but this time I was able to shower without a cast or my boot.  I was very nervous.  I did not want to hurt my foot by hitting it on the shower or accidentally stand on my heel. It felt so good to wash my leg.  It looks very skinny compared to my left leg.  It was kinda gross to see the dead skin that came off, that is still coming off.  The doctor did say I could sleep without my boot.  So today when I took my 2-3 hour nap, I slept without it.  I do have to say that it was MARVELOUS!!!  To not have any restrictions on my foot was heaven.

Well Zaaye made it home.  I am off to be at 0315. UGH!  Until next time.

Day 27

It has been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened.
My parents went home on September 7th and they are missed. Especially my mother. She really took good care if me. Anthony and the kids are doing their best. The first day I was by myself, I was a little concerned that I would need something beyond my reach or something would happen, like me falling. Thank God nothing happened and with each day I was more confident.
I also had to start weening myself off of the Percocet. It was making me feel out of it too much. All I can say is, I definitely understand why people become addicted to pain killers. The withdrawal symptoms are horrible. From nausea, cold/hot sweats, headaches, aches and diarrhea. It was pretty bad. But if you do not want to be dependent on them it is so worth the pain to go through the withdrawals. I'm so glad the worst is over when it comes to the pain meds. I think it took about a week for it to run its course, to get fully out of my system.

So I went to the doctor two days ago to get my cast changed and It was a pleasant surprise when my doctor said he was going to put me in a boot. Only requirement was that I still not put any weight on my ankle/heel. Not a problem.
Well when I got home and elevated my leg, it started to hurt like the Dickens. So guess what? I had to take a Percocet. Dang it, I just knew I was done with that evil medicine. Anyway, I took it and I am glad I did. It calm my foot down a little bit. Anthony had the bright idea to take the boot off to see if that would help, but it only made it worse. So the boot when right back on. Then his next idea was to lower the bed and my foot off the pillow. Needless to say, he was forgive for the last idea, because this one worked. That one little act, took the pain away immediately. I have not had my foot elevated since. Happy dance on one foot!
I can not believe how much my foot feels in this boot. I'm so excited.
Well it's 0145 in the am and I have a wedding tomorrow. I have to do the make for the bride and her maid of honor.
Until next time.

Day 15

This weekend has been a little ruff. My pain level has been about a 6-7. Which is the highest level since I left the hospital. Back to the Percocet, Again! I have no idea why I'm trying to rush it. I knew having this surgery it would be a long journey, but I'm praying for my recovery to be cut in half.
I am, as I write this, sitting outside on my deck with my parents. While Anthony bar b que.  They leave on Wednesday. I'm going to miss them. My mother has really taken good care of me and my family. I probably have gained a good 5 or so pounds and I'm sure Anthony & the kids have too. There is nothing like momma's cooking. 😋
Besides the pain, I think I'm doing pretty good. I took another shower today. It was glorious! I'm starting to get the hang of going up and down the stairs, but it does tire me out. I can't wait until it becomes second nature.
Anyway, the food is almost ready and I'm getting drowsy.
Until next time...

Day 14

Yesterday and today has been a little challenging. I work for my church in the finance department and am able to work from home, but it's been a difficult start.
I'm having more pain now than when I first had the surgery two weeks ago. I know it's from it being swollen. So keeping it elevated and ice on it is so important. Anthony doesn't think the ice will help, but I'm going to keep it on there. Even if it cools the cast. It's better than nothing.
It has been very hard to work when your under the influence of pain meds. Especially when you're working with numbers. I have on been able to work 2-4 hours a day. I'm so glad I have a three day weekend. Maybe I can get this pain under control.
I was able to take a shower the other night. After climbing the stair mountain, I was ready to take my first shower in two weeks. That sounds worst than it really is. I will never taking a shower for granted. I purchased a shower chair and plastic leg cover for my cast from Amazon. I will have to post pictures later.
Off to take another shower.
Until next time

Day 12-pt. 2

Today is the first day of me having constant pain. It's about a 6-7 on a scale from 1-10. So I'm back on the Precocet. It's amazing how much pain I am having with the cast on. I do remember reading another blog and the lady said she felt like she would make one step forward and two steps back. I feel the same way. Ugh! I knew it would be a long recovery process, but I just want to fast forward to December or January. This is not fun. Not that I thought it would be.  It feels like my stitches on the inside of my ankle are being pushed from the inside out. Then if that is not enough, I have this nerve pain that feels like I'm being shocked.
Sorry this is going to be short. My meds are kicking in.
Until next time..

Day 12

It's is 12:52 am and I am up watching t.v. I had another bright idea last night after my eventful day the day before. It has to be the precocet. Yes let's blame it on the pills. Why not.
Anyway, I decided I wanted to sleep in my own bed and take a half bath in my bathroom. I'm so surprised Anthony agreed. Maybe he missed me being in bed with him? I don't know, but I'm sticking to that. He misses me and to be honest I miss him too. Downstairs is so lonely by myself. I just wanted to feel apart of my family again.
It was so delightful to be upstairs. I had not seen that upper floor in 10 days. It almost felt like I was coming back from out of town. Now the journey up those stairs were very exhausting. I think I stopped about two or three times. I was so surprised I made it. There are 16 step in all. So for me to make it without incident way very rewarding. My arms and legs were shaking by the time we got up there, but I made it.
It was so refreshing to be able to get a semi bath and change my clothes. I will say it was a little different sleeping in a bed that does not have the ability to elevate my feet. Can you say a tad bit spoiled? I had to go old fashion and get pillows. It worked well and I slept well. It was a joy to see my son's, Zaaye, face the next morning when he saw me in my bed.
So you may be wondering where did I decide to sleep last night? Downstairs! I did not have the energy to climb those stairs two days in a row. Thinking about it is making me tired and plus, it's like a mini move. I have to take all my stuff upstairs and my knee scooter. Well not me, but my poor husband and mom. It's a lot to ask of them. They are pretty much waiting on me hand and foot. I'm so grateful.
Until next time