Post-Debridement
Walking into the local outpatient surgery center for me is like walking into Cheers. Everybody knows my name.
Well maybe not my name, but they all recognize me from previous surgeries. Each nurse knows the story and they act as if they’ve passed around my medical chart (book) over lunch.
But it’s over and thank you for the positive thoughts. It went fine. The orthopedic doctor cleaned out the ankle joint, removed some bone that had grown over and created spurs, flushed the area to clear out debride and all that medical technical stuff. The hope is that this will reduce pain and improve movement.
For now it’s just a throbbing bulky wrapped area that is propped up with ice laying over the top of it. My new address for the next week will be the brown leather recliner.
I’ve been drifting in and out all evening. Thankfully, the doctor sent me home with a whole handful of medicines so I should be pretty comfortable. Follow-up to remove the staples and this soft cast wrapping is in one week. Then I can shower! (Thank goodness for all the good smelling Bath & Body Works products.)
That may very well be my least favorite part of the after-math of surgery. Did I ever tell you that after the car accident I was bed-bound in the hospital (due to the pelvic fracture and other injuries) for over 2 months. That meant using the restroom in the bed too. It wasn’t until I was in rehab that I was able to shower, and I’m pretty sure I sat in that hot shower for over an hour!
Since I have a lot of free time next week, I’m going to write about some of our Christmas traditions and previous funny gift stories. That will keep my spirits high and my mind busy.
Thanks to a very wonderful lady who truly uses the talents God gave her, we have several frozen meals for next week. That will save my husband from making a lot of Hamburger Helper and Mac-N-Cheese. Even though she just welcomed her second grandchild into the world, she was still thinking of someone else. Thank you!
Wow. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in bed for two months.
oy. girl. I am so glad to hear you are doing ok. ((you))
I’m so glad that everything went well. Less pain - more mobility - that’s always a good thing!
I can’t wait for the Christmas stories to begin - sounds like a perfectly timed surgery to me
oooh, you. am so glad you are okay and are on the mend. feet up, indeed. i look forward to hearing your stories.
Maybe this would be a great time to get a nice sponge bath from a hot male nurse… or your husband!?
Glad it went well and best of luck for a speedy recovery!
I’m glad it all went well!
I am gad to hear that it went well.
Take it easy this week. The good news is that this will be an amazing tv week for you. I love all of the holiday specials. I’m not sure that will make it fun … but it will make it easier.
Hopefully you can shower for Christmas.
I am ususally the one providing the bedpan to the unfortunate souls who find themselves bedridden. I have been an ICU nurse, now, for 10 years and will say once again that the word Tragedy should never be associated with your name. You are a picture of Inspiration. I am in awe of your strength and good spirits…..
So glad to hear you are home and recuperating.
And selfishly, I hope you feel like posting Christmas stories, because I have a feeling, based on your other family posts, that you have some doozies to tell!
Tons of well wishes coming your way!
I’m glad things went well. Sorry that you’ll have the cast on for a bit, but getting to hang out in the recliner isn’t such a bad thing. And I’m sure hubby will give that ankle plenty of soft little kisses when it is unveiled from its cocoon.
Looking forward to your fun christmas stories.
So glad it went okay and hope you rest comfortably and heal quickly…so you can get that nice smelling shower.
Julie
Using My Words
No more hospital visits for you or the fam from now on, you hear!? sheesh, you’ve had your share! I’m glad to hear your doing well. ((Hugs))
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a speedy recovery!
HOORAY! I’m so glad the surgery was a success. Can’t wait to read all about your recovery and holiday traditions.
Hugs to you.
Wishing you a speedy and easy recovery, really looking forward to your stories. Take care!
And that friend of yours with the meals sounds pretty amazing, glad you have wonderful people to help take care of you and yours.
I’m glad it’s over for you before the holidays, relax and enjoy, and get to feeling better!
So glad to hear that all went well. Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery and good things in the coming year!