I thought I’d post an update from my last winded blog post about my husband’s injury and the debacle of his scheduled procedures.
It turns out that the surgeon (who is the best in the area, we are very pleased with him) is scheduled for surgeries months in advance. For people like my husband who came to the surgeon in an emergency, they have spots to fit him in. Our scheduler did not make us aware that was the case. She just told us he was booked up. We assumed my husband was being left in the lurch.
We have everything scheduled in the same week we thought, except not the day we wanted. Looks like I have to rearrange my schedule for theirs, but what else is a wife to do? They only do surgery on one specific day that week.
Good news: Healing is on schedule. His pain is next to nothing at this point. Yesterday they removed the cast from his left foot and replaced it with a boot. Next Thursday the outer apparatus (external fixater) will be removed (surgery) and replaced with a boot.
Cast was getting rank. Bye, bye cast. Only one more week for all those nuts and bolts.
Bad news: His pain will return after the surgery from the removal. He still cannot have any weight bearing on either foot for another five weeks.
We are focusing on the good news … the next phase of recovery has begun. The scheduling didn’t work out exactly on the day we wanted, but still in the timing needed for his moving forward. We trust all will work out in the end with his healing. Just like the scheduling, it may not be completely back to perfect, but it will be enough for him to live his normal life again.
I want to thank all of you who wrote supportive input in the comment boxes for me. May you be blessed.
I have some interesting blogs drafted. They need to be edited yet, but I hope to see you when those get posted.
Thank you for the update, Lori. Continued blessings for you and your husband…
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Thank you for coming by and reading my updates and for your words of support, Kathy. Have a great weekend.
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It’s such a long road to recovery, but I’m glad to hear your husband is making progress. I hope you can both get through those next 5 weeks without any setbacks or additional trials. It must be so hard to stay off one’s feet for so long!
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Hi JM. Thanks so much for your kind supportive words. Now, onward to surgery tomorrow.
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Well that’s probably about as good an outcome as you could hope for after your frustrating conversation with the scheduler.
Onward HO! 🙂
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Onward is just about here. Surgery is Thursday. Good to see you, Terri.
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I can’t get to email, wiil call tomorrow, need your knowledge on rehabs, new boot looks good, too late to call so good nite and catch you am love MomJoan
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Glad you got it sorted Lori, good luck for the surgery.
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Thank you, Miss Andrea.
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Yaayyy!!! Holding you both in Love and Light, my friend! xoxoM
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The love & light, and supportive words are very much welcome and appreciated. Thank you, Miss M.
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Forward progress, and good news is what matters. It’s nice to hear your upbeat take on it – things happen regardless of if you have a positive or negative response to them but being happy makes it so much more pleasant 🙂
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I like this, EllaDee, “things happen regardless of if you have a positive or negative response.” Great point. I don’t know about being happy, but I do think a good attitude matters, and it can help bring forth more desirable outcomes. Thanks so much for pointing this out. Hey, I think together we came up with a pretty good wisdom quote. ;-P
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I’m glad he’s in, Lori! That’s great news! Yes, we must always focus on the good and have faith. Thanks for sharing the great news!
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Always good to have the supportive words of my blogger friends. Thank you, Miss Jill.
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Great news, if not perfect. Time will speed away from here on in…you are on the downside.
Hugs.
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Hugs are always welcome. Thanks, Linda.
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Making good progress and soon it will be a thing of the past.
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We’re definitely ready for the next phase. Thanks for stopping by, Anneli.
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Glad to here things are going in the right direction. I’d bake that poor man some cookies – that looks so painful!
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The pain was excruciating in the beginning. Thankfully that has subsided, but it will get bad again after next week’s surgery. Thanks so much for the support.
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I’m glad he’s able to move forward with the surgery, but I’m sorry he’ll have to go another five weeks without weight bearing. I imagine he–and you–are going out of your minds with that constraint. Stay strong, you two.
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Thank you for the validation, Carrie. Your supportive words are nice to read. Hope you’re enjoying your summer.
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I am. I’ll post a short blog update Monday. 🙂
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Wishing a speeding recovery and that the procedure will go through alright!
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Thank you, Mr. Andy. It’s great to read the supportive words.
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Cheers Lori 🙂
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Much luck and prayers to you and your hubby. I only know too well about surgeries and recovery. Hugs!
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Hi Laura. I’m sorry you understand the experience, and I thank you for the prayers and hugs.
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Thank you 🙂 And you’re welcome!
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