It's been nearly 48 hours since my foot was sliced open and some small bone spurs removed from my toe joint, and I really feel good. Doctor discovered that I have about 40% cartilage loss there, however. There isn't much swelling, and the pain has been managed well with just Naproxen. I used oxycodone early on, but haven't needed it for at least 24 hours, so that's good. I think I'll be back on my feet sooner than anyone would have imagined. Woo hoo!
In the meantime, I am still expected to keep my foot elevated above groin level, so that means even more couch time than I am accustomed to. I've been bouncing back and forth between DVDs and this huge book on Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Progressive Era, "The Bully Pulpit" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. When I do get up and about, I find that the crutches are a hindrance, and that I am pretty comfortable without the clunky boot. Shower time went well with my special leg bag.
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