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The shoe isn’t old, it isn’t even soft, but it does the trick and protects my foot. The surgery went better than I ever imagined. I was given local anesthetic, three very painful injections in my foot. I was given something to help me relax. And, believe me, I really needed it. I was supposed to be awake for the entire procedure. After the pain from the injections eased, the surgeon said, “Ready.” I responded. “Good.” The surgeon then told me it went well. I said, “You’re done? I thought you were about about to begin.” Everyone in the operating room laughed. The surgeon said, “You fell asleep.” I was taken to pre-op at 6 p.m. and we were home before 8.
I slept surprisingly well and when I woke up this morning my foot hardly hurt at all. Isabel arrived and San Geraldo and I went to Meson Salvador for coffee and second breakfast, where we were pleasantly surprised by a visit from Tynan. When we got home, I elevated and iced my foot again.
I used the red crutches briefly for the trip home. Today the special shoe is enough, and easier to manage. San Geraldo is being, as always, an exceptionally attentive nurse (and drill sergeant). Thanks for all the kind comments and good wishes. This went better than I could have imagined — especially considering I had a dream that I came home with only one foot. Now it’s time for more cat treats and another round of ice for my foot.
El zapato no es viejo, ni siquiera es blando, pero funciona y protege mi pie. La cirugía salió mejor de lo que jamás imaginé. Me dieron anestesia local, tres inyecciones muy dolorosas en el pie. Me dieron algo para ayudarme a relajarme. Y créanme, realmente lo necesitaba. Se suponía que debía estar despierto durante todo el procedimiento. Después de que el dolor de las inyecciones disminuyó, el cirujano dijo: “Listo”. Yo respondí. “Bueno.” Luego el cirujano me dijo que todo había ido bien. Le dije: “¿Terminaste? Pensé que estabas a punto de comenzar”. Todos en el quirófano se rieron. El cirujano dijo: “Te quedaste dormido”. Me llevaron a preoperatorio a las 18:00 y llegamos a casa antes de las 20:00.
Dormí sorprendentemente bien y cuando me desperté esta mañana apenas me dolía el pie. Llegó Isabel, y San Geraldo y yo fuimos a Mesón Salvador a tomar un café y segundo desayuno, donde nos sorprendió gratamente la visita de Tynan. Cuando llegamos a casa, volví a elevarme y ponerme hielo en el pie.
Usé las muletas rojas brevemente para el viaje a casa. Hoy en día el zapato especial es suficiente y más fácil de manejar. San Geraldo está siendo, como siempre, un enfermero (y sargento instructor) excepcionalmente atento. Gracias por todos los amables comentarios y buenos deseos. Esto fue mejor de lo que podría haber imaginado, especialmente considerando que soñé que regresaba a casa con un solo pie. Ahora es el momento de darle más golosinas para gatos y otra ronda de hielo para mi pie.
• Hago el crucigrama del New York Times a diario. Disfruto tanto de los crucigramas que he revisado los archivos hasta donde puedo. El crucigrama que hice durante el día martes, del 3 marzo 1995, coincidía con el tema.
• My swollen foot. I wonder what the bandage will look like in 2 weeks.
• Mi pie hinchado. Me pregunto cómo será el vendaje en 2 semanas.
• Ojalá estos calcetines hubieran sido de mi talla. Combinarían bien con mi zapato especial.
• Todavía no puedo hacer esto. (No es que quisiera hacerlo necesariamente).
It is great to hear that things went well. The last time someone said I am going to give you something to help you relax, I didn’t wake up until the next day.
David:
I wouldn’t mind if the “something to relax” always worked this way. It was a first for me.
Congrats and keep on healin’!
Ron:
It’s going really well. Just 11 days (ugh) until I see the surgeon again.
PHEW! Happy it was successful!
Now listen to SG……
Jim:
I can do much more than either of us expected, but SG does have to rein me in. The question I hear the most is: “What are you doing?!?”
Tommy Tune certainly helps with any recovery.
Coincidentally, it’s his 85th birthday today! Jx
Jon,
I was told I looked like him when I was in high school. I think it was because I was 6’2” and weighed 12 pounds.
Congratulations. Soon you’ll be up and about like Tommy Tune.
Kirk,
I’ve always wanted to be up and about like Tommy Tune.
I am so glad to read this! Hurray! Sounds like a perfect outcome and now it’s over and all you have to do is let your body heal. I have to admit I love those, “This is to help you relax” drugs.
Yes. You definitely need some cool socks to go with your cool shoe.
Ms. Moon, by the way. I have post-covid-booster head today.
MsMaryMoon:
So sorry about the post-covid-booster head!
I feel so much better. What a relief. You just don’t know how I worry about you. I can’t help it. Those fluffy socks look marvelous. No more surgeries for a while, I hope.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
As my sister used to say, “From your mouth to god’s ear!”
Phew. Glad the stress has eased. That’s an intense dream! Happy healing, and better walking. A fellow bunion-hater, Olivia in the PNW.
bunion-haver!
Olivia in the PNW:
All is going well. It already hurts less than it did when I had the bunion. Are you in line for surgery?
I’ve not had to think of surgery yet. Olivia
Olivia:
That’s great. This past year I bought a gel insert for between my two small toes. It’s amazing how that helped, but I had waited too long. I’m now going to use it on my right foot and maybe keep that from getting too bad.
See? You’re a shoe-in for success! Glad your surgery went so well, Mitchell. Now you can get back to work spoiling Dudo & Moose, LOL!
Tundra Bunny:
Both cats have sniffed the bandage and the shoe. I think I heard Dudo snicker at my fashion sense. The spoiling never stopped. Oh, and shoe-in… [groan]
Glad to hear that everything went so well! The pill they gave you to relax must have been “The Good Stuff.” It was a real blessing to sleep at the hospital and all day/night at home! May you heal quickly and never have to worry about bunions or bunionettes again!
Debra,
One comment I missed replying to… The surgeon was shocked when he realized I was sleeping. It was a nice break.
So glad everything went well!!!! Bit doesn’t look like you’ll be doing any Ann Miller tap dance anytime soon.
Mistress Borghese:
I should complain that I can no longer tap like Ann Miller. I just hope no one asks if I ever could.
I’m so glad it went well and you’re already up and around without crutches! That’s awesome.
Steve:
I should return the crutches (due back Tuesday) but I really like the color.
I’m glad it’s done and successful. Hands and feet have a lot of nerve endings, so it’s good you’re doing well, walking even!
That’s me, Liz (boud)
Lizboud:
I had wondered about the nerves in the foot and how they might be affected. Nerves ran directly through the tumor in my back. That had the potential of serious problems. I was lucky to have none. This recovery has surprised me. Doing great.
I’m so glad it was easier than you anticipated! I’m also glad SG will keep you in line (as well as pamper you), though I get the impression you’re a rule-follower when it comes to health things.
Kelly:
I try to do what I’m told, but I forget myself and also think “Oh, I can do that!” SG is a very good influence. He even insisted on opening the back gate last night because it’s heavy and I’m easily tipped right now. What a guy.
How wonderful!
Yay! Such good news. I can imagine how much those three shots hurt, but thank God for them! My mother loves crosswords too.
mcpersonalspace54:
I’ve had shots like that before and knew they would hurt but I sure wasn’t prepared for those three. It’s amazing the operating room didn’t hear my repertoire of swear words in both English and Spanish. They were reeling through my head.
I’m so glad surgery went well and that you’re recovering nicely!
Rachael:
I’m very grateful and lucky. Thanks!
Don’t you wish they had a numbing process for the numbing process? I think that every time I get eye injections and laser surgery. You’ll be tripping on your own two feet in no time, Scoot! Hugs, Hopalong.
Deedles:
I actually thought of that when those shots went in. You should have heard the language in my head. I’m so proud I didn’t let loose. Right now, I’m very tippy. I’m being SO careful. A friend had foot surgery and fell and broke her leg while recovering.
Oh, great news! And that 1995 crossword puzzle hint…crazy!
Judith Chabot:
I do love when the crossword puzzle is in sync with my life.
Won’t the cats be jealous if you eat all their treats? 😉
Walt the Fourth:
LOL. Jealousy will not be the problem. Dudo would probably slap me.
I know that I left a “feel better soon” message here but clearly WordPress ate it! Oh well, computers, you know how they are.
Happy to hear you are on the mend. Keep smiling.
Laurent:
I’m trying!