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rue-madame's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is what the aftermath of an osteotomy with internal fixation looks like Prepare to be grossed out. Don�t say I didn�t warn you. Here�s the bandage being removed from my foot: Here�s a close-up of the my swollen, bruised foot with stitches in place: See why I made that Frankenstein comment last week? Here�s the wound sans stitches (and the little black threads above are pieces of removed suture): Over the wound, they�ve placed some skin tape which will eventually fall off. I am free to take showers and take baths. Yay! Instead of a cast, my foot is now encased in a neoprene sleeve which is slipped into a hard, black plastic frame that looks a lot like a snowboard boot with a binding attached. (photo t/k.) I have to wear this for three weeks total (originally Dr. K had said 4 but he�s optimistic about my recovery.) I have to use crutches for one more week while I begin applying pressure to my foot. By next Wednesday, I should be more or less walking. I can�t wait to get my foot back! And I can�t wait to eat a hot, steamy bagel at this place! I think it�s the simmering honey water what makes these so delicious. We leave for Montreal next week, and I need a vacation like nobody�s business. 10:07 a.m. - 2005-06-22 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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