Hi everyone it’s Cindy here. Thanks so much for your good thoughts, prayers,crossed paws and vibes coming my way. Yesterday went more smoothly than I had imagined. A very big thank you to my mom for hanging out with me at the hospital all day so Charlie could entertain Millie & Walter at home. I have to give the most of the staff at Strong Memorial Hospital an A+ rating for making my day go so well. I’m only taking off a slight bit for whoever is responsible for putting these things on me because…
last night I discovered two of them still stuck to my left side and this morning I found another one on my right side! LOL! Of course I’m just kidding since there really was no harm done. I chalk up my inability to feel them to my use of drugs to ease my pain.
My foot is wrapped with cotton and an ace bandage.
The incision was made on the left side of my leg where they took out some muscle and nerve for testing. My skin has a bit of an Oompa Loompa color from the antiseptic stuff they use on you before the surgery. I’m at about 24 hours post surgery as I write this and doing well. I will be able to shower tomorrow with a bag on my foot and can take the wrap off on Friday.
I’m supposed to keep my foot elevated as much as possible, not walk much and take stairs only when I’m up to it so for the past day and for at least a couple more I’m holed up in our bedroom. That means that Charlie and the pups are waiting on me hand and foot.
And I mean that literally! LOL!
So the only issue I have had with this whole process is that when I met with the surgeon for a pre-operative appointment he did not tell me any of the restrictions I would have post surgery. One of the main ones is that I’m not supposed to drive until he clears me and according to the receptionist at his office that won’t be at least until 2 weeks from yesterday when my follow up appointment is to get my stitches out! He also gave me no clue that I wouldn’t be able to get around my house much afterwards so it’s a good thing I don’t live alone. I guess I didn’t realize how deep they would be going and that my leg would be wrapped up so I couldn’t even put shoes on. The moral of this story is to ask more questions about how you will feel after surgery when talking to your surgeon.
Overall I’m doing as good as can be expected. I’m trying to not take the heavy drugs and have switched to just ibuprofen (which seems to be working fine). Please keep your paws crossed and the good vibes coming my way so I don’t have any complications down the road and that the doctors will be able to use the biopsy to help with the neuropathy.
I am mostly using my Kindle to read blogs since sitting in bed with the computer on my lap isn’t that comfortable so please excuse me if I don’t comment much for a few days. Millie & Walter also have their paws crossed for the many other Blogville residents both human and animal that need some good vibes coming their way. Thanks for all you have sent our way too.
So glad that all went well. Thanks for the reminder for all of us to ASK questions! I know that often I don’t either…you are right, thank goodness you don’t live alone!
BaaaaWaaaah…. a little to the LEFT Walter… THAT is so FUNNY…
We are Glad that it is over and that you are home. Sorry about the restrictions…
Seems our paws have been crossed for a few weeks. So many Blogvillians needing POTP. We hope your leg heals quickly and cleanly so you can go for long walks with the pups! We’re glad they’re there to take good care of you.
Wait a minute! What did we miss? What did you have done?
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Pee Ess – Take care of your paws and they’ll take care of you!
So glad you are home. Continuing to send hugs
Snorts,
Lily & Edward
So glad it went so well. Hope your recovery goes well!
Oh noes!!! How in the worlds did I miss this??!! Holy Cow Patties!!! I GOTS to fire my assistant for this one!! Wells, I am sendin’ you tons of POTP and lots of healin’ vibes and ~ I was wonderin’ ~ can I lick your toes too?! BOL
Let us know how things are goin’!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
More healing purrs headed your way . Tui is very impressed with Walter’s nursing skills. ~ATCAD
Cheering and clapping loudly! We are so glad it is over,..but dang no driving for two weeks…boy you are grounded big time,
Hugs
Madi and mom
Well good your home,, but now there are rules! Who needs rules!!!
We will keep the good thoughts going your way.
love
tweedles
Glad to hear the surgery is done and went well. Teh post op rules would not make our Mom very happy either. Hope the two weeks fly by and you are up and about soon.
Woos – Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
I’m so glad that you’re doing well! I’ve found the same thing – I have to interrogate surgeons to find out about the restrictions post-surgery. It seems like a very important thing for them to go over!!!!
Keep that foot up and try to enjoy the relaxation. Thinking of you…
We are so very glad things went well!! Maybe you can get a jumpstart on some Christmas hooking?? 🙂
We continue to send our prayers and POTP
Smileys!
Mama Beth, Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
We missed this too! Sending our POTP! Hoping for an extra speedy recovery.
Waggies,
Braeden, Seth and Riley
Cindy, we’re happy that you’re feeling so positive so soon! We’re sending loving Rottie POTP your way. Please take it easy.
Bart, Ruby and Otto
I will keep paws crossed for you so you heal quick. I am glad you are home and getting lots of love and care.
Loveys Sasha
So glad to hear things are going well! Will keep your tips in mind when I have my preop!
OUCH!! We are glad to hear it all went well though. Mom says to tell you that you must enjoy having a legitimate reason for putting your feet up *BOL*. We hope you feel better soon.
Wally & Sammy
I’m so glad the surgery went well. I wish you a fast recovery and I hope the two weeks of restrictions are over soon. I’m sure Walter is a good “nurse” :o)
Get well soon. We wish you a speedy recovery and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
We have been AWOL but we are so pleased all went well, hay guys wanna borrow my nurses uniform BOL Big Hugs xxoxxxx
Mollie and Alfie
We continue to send lot lots of AireZen and healing vibes! Get well soon, Miss Cindy!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
So glad to hear that you are home and doing well Cindy. I have always been happy with the care I have received at Strong. All of my physicians work there. You definitely have to REALLY ask hard questions about post op care. I remember when I had my foot operated on…they removed a bone…it was a good six months before I could walk without a limp. It was MUCH worse than I had anticipated and I swear I’ll never have another operation! Keep it elevated and take it easy. Soon you’ll be good as new! Sending prayers and hugs!! Jeanne and the girls
That is amazing that you couldn’t feel the stickies afterwards, that is good drugs! It always amazes me what doesn’t get asked or regarded when you go the hospital. I have even explained before I had to drive myself home alone and live alone and was still doped up too much for one incident several years ago. But it sounds likes much of what you weren’t told you should have been. I guess as long as he is an amazing surgeon and you get your life back after some healing time right? 🙂 Sam
Glad to hear you are home and receiving such good care 😉 My doctors know I live alone. They do consider it when I have something done in the hospital or as an outpatient. I’d think they would have told you this wasn’t just a “little snip”, though!
After looking at that picture, we would have thought you lived at OUR house with the rest of the sickies!
Hope you’re up on your feet soon. In the meantime, relax and be pampered.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
So glad everything went well – get better soon!
Being out of commission is not fun, but it sounds like you have a great support group. Take advantage of it!!
hello cindy its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am glad yoo ar dooing wel after yore visit to the hyooman vet playse!!! it is never fun having to visit the vet hyooman or otherwise!!! trixie and i ar sending yoo lots of tail wags tho of korse it luks like walter has things wel in hand at the moment!!! umm so to speek!!! ok bye
I’m so glad that you survived the surgery. Try to relax and not go stir-crazy. I’m sending good thoughts your way. ☺
Wow, we missed even more than we thought! So glad your surgery is behind you and went well. Will be praying for your recovery!
KZK
Cindy
Sorry to hear you have not been well. Sending lots of love and hugs and wishes for a speedy recovery!
Off to see your ami now, so excited 🙂
Lynne x
We’re thinking of you and hoping that you’re feeling better and better every day! (And, hoping too that your Dad is doing well.)
Hugs,
Kim & the Gang
Oh gosh, I didn’t know you had surgery! I hope recovery continues to go well! The not driving I’m sure is challenging. Hope you have lots of help!
Glad you are home…speedy recovery to you!
Wyatt and Stanzie
Hey There! Duncan here. So you have something to do in case you’re bored while recovering, can you please send me Mille’s Christmas Wish List. I want to make sure I get her exactly something pawfect in the gift exchange!!!! Feel better soon!!!