A Week Later…

A week later, after my initial post, I find myself sitting in one spot. It’s the same spot I’ve sat in since having surgery on my right ankle for a ‘high grade peroneus brevis tendon tear’. I’m non-weight bearing for six weeks and then in some kind of ‘boot’ for at least another six weeks, and who-know-what else. Going into this surgery, kicking and screaming, it was something that HAD to be done…I just don’t like to be inconvenienced and already it’s been harder than I thought it would be. The orthopedic surgeon said that the tendon was shredded, and only a matter of time before it let go, so I suppose it was best to get it done when I did!

Thankfully, my better half is the BEST HUSBAND a girl could ever have and has taken care of me, cooked for me, helped me dress, get from bed to my ‘royal recliner’, as he calls it, and wherever I need to go. Having ditched the crutches given to me by the hospital when leaving, a little wheeled scooter that I rest my knee on and push along with my good foot gets me where I need to go, somewhat awkwardly, depending on the desired location, but it beats sore hands and armpits from the crutches. Another 10 days and the stitches come out, and who knows what kind of ‘covering’ I will get to protect the ankle for the remainder of the 4 weeks I am non-weight bearing. Stay tuned for that…

But…this medical interlude still allows for me to do the ‘creating’ that has become second nature to me and my husband in our retirement. I have things all lined up and mostly within reach to keep me busy and entertained. It’s a good thing because this sitting and watching TV has gotten old already! 😉