Heading into Surgery 9/16/21

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And the story continues.

While attempting partial weight bearing I began to experience bad pain. I knew I had a split tendon in 3/2020, but the lockdown ended any thoughts of fixing it. Well the surgeon pushed on it today and I shrieked. He said if it was going to heal it would have already. So it needs to be fixed.

Unfortunately, he had nothing open till October on LI. I asked about his Manhattan practice so I’ll be at NYU in mid September. It’s way less serious than what I had done on 5/25/21, and only 2 weeks immobile and then the boot for 4-6 weeks. I sure hope I can begin walking again during those weeks.

But it’s just another month of being home till it’s fixed. At least I have range of motion PT exercises I can do but it’s turning into my longest summer ever.

 

[hilary1617]

I'm so sorry. How frustrating! Wish you weren't in pain.

 

[southernlady]

Oh Lord, should we start calling you “Columbo” as in “just one more thing”

 

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Haven’t laughed all day. Thank you!

BTW, I love Columbo.

 

[Larra]

I'm so sorry!

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Well, this isn't easy. I'm sorry.

 

[JackieOnLine]

only 2 weeks immobile and then the boot for 4-6 weeks.

you have already been through so much. you'll get through this.

 

[DianaCox]

We can rebuild her. We have the technology. We can make her better than she was. Better, stronger, faster.

 

[Larra]

The Bionic DS Woman!

 

[MsVee]

The saga continues…. now let’s get to the part where you live healthily ever after

 

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You all made me laugh and feel good. Rare this morning as I was feeling very low. I’ve been on disability since the beginning of May and just saw it stretching out so much longer.

But I have good news. Just got a call from the Doctor’s office. They had a cancellation for this coming Tuesday. And on LI not in Manhattan which is much easier for me. Presurgical testing is tomorrow.
Let’s just get this thing over with.

 

[Larra]

That's great! Well, you know what I mean.

 

[JackieOnLine]

the sooner the better!

 

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All through with the presurgical testing. They said to stay home so I won’t be exposed to COVID. I asked how is that different from what I’ve been doing the last 3 months, lol?

 

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Had the surgery yesterday at 4. Was home by 7. Luckily I wake up almost instantly from anesthesia.

The block lasted till late this morning. Now it’s time for Oxy.