Round one complete.

Round one complete. Left the hospital at the 10:30 AM this morning. As of now, the nerve block has mostly held out and it I had a mix of general with it. Have some tingling (I have RSL from stenosis only a amphlication of the usual for me) and a few little pin pricks of pain, but otherwise so far so good. Have been advised to sleep with the boot on tonight. I return in two weeks. Because I have flat feet (collapsing arches with weight) and my age, doc decided to go conservative and forgo any upper foot fusion in case I need something done for that later. I will say, having a mild UTI had about killed me with this though. At least the bathroom is only about 10 feet away.

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Community comment#1

Nice how you have the proper boot. I’ve got the ugliest podilux shoe

Community comment#2

So glad it’s ok so far. I am so worried about getting up the 5 stairs into my home

Community comment#3

UTI not fun…Try cranberry juice or cranberry supplements. Works for my mom

Community comment#4

Had my surgery at 8 this morning and nerve block is still working too. Hope you do well through the next couple of weeks!

Community comment#5

Happy healing!! ❤️‍🩹

Community comment#6

Anyone know of a good foot surgeon in the San Diego. CA area

Community comment#7

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Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#8

oh wow, that’s gotta be rough. They actually sent me home with mine as soon as they confirmed I was having surgery and they found one in the office that fit.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

I work at the hospital so might ask for one as this one hurts my heel. I’d rather have the full support

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

I don’t blame you. I work for a hospital as well and would do the same. This one hurts a little, but it’s more from pressure of the foot resting against it so much. And being informed to sleep in it the first night has added to that. Sure it will feel better with a break tomorrow.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

I took mine off in bed I’m a germophobe that way xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

I had four streps. If it helps, just do your best to keep your weight on you heel and step up with your good foot, leaving your heal with weight only for a brief moment. If you have banister rails, use them to take off any any any additional weight you can. Had no issues thankfully doing that.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

thank you

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

here’s hoping it lasts well into tomorrow for us and the pain is mild when it wanes 🙏 Mine was also at 8:00 🙂