Walking on knives, for real this time.: seanan

Walking on knives, for real this time.

Many of you probably know that I've been having severe issues with my left foot right now, which make it difficult for me to walk normally. Sometimes I can't walk at all. It turns out that this is because I've developed an internal bone spur. So I'm going to the podiatrist, who's going to refer me to a surgeon, who's going to cut me open and make things better. "Better" is a word that lives on the other side of surgical recovery and more pain, but at least there's a clear road from here to there.

I keep joking that I'm a mermaid now, since I get to walk on knives everywhere I go. Damn, do I feel bad for Ariel.

It's not fun, being basically in good physical form and ready to resume my normal exercise regime (now that my back injury has finally recovered enough to allow me to do so), only to have my foot decide that I don't need to be independently mobile. It's been making me snarly and a little more short-tempered than usual, because constant pain does not a happy blonde make, and for this I apologize. Hopefully, surgery will resolve things neatly, I'll spend a few weeks sitting around hating everything while I recover enough to start physical therapy, and then I'll be better.

I am excited to be better.

Comment amnesty on this post: I really appreciate your support, silent or vocal, but I have a massive comment backlog, so I can't promise to answer everything.

lysystratae

January 30 2013, 03:54:31 UTC 4 years ago

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I had bone spur surgery on my left foot; it's a pretty easy recovery, as those things go.

everstar3

January 30 2013, 04:32:47 UTC 4 years ago

Both of my parents have had foot surgery, although not at the same time, thank god. So I have a little experience with this. XD The following are all things that I learned from helping my parents through their recoveries which may or may not be helpful to you.

1. Ice bags, ice bags, ice bags. Pretty much ice it at every opportunity.
2. If you can manage it, rent a leg scooter instead of using crutches. Mom used a leg scooter; Dad used crutches. We all agreed the leg scooter was preferable.
3. Get a cheap plastic stool to put in your shower so you don't have to balance when showering.

That's all I can think of right now. Good luck and I hope your recovery is swift.

jmward14

January 30 2013, 04:55:39 UTC 4 years ago

Sending my best medical juju and speedy recovery wishes. Bone spurs are no fun.
Consider this the equivalent of a pre-emptive get well card. No response needed.

bookblather

January 30 2013, 05:21:14 UTC 4 years ago

I hope so much that you are well sooner rather than later, and that you have no more difficulty feeling good.

mayakitten

January 30 2013, 08:34:21 UTC 4 years ago

I'm glad to hear that you have a path, Seanan! Pain sucks, but I find it always helps to have a plan (I have a shoulder that goes wonky on an alarmingly regular basis).

joecoustic

January 30 2013, 10:42:44 UTC 4 years ago

I get lots of foot, ankle, knee etc... problems myself and sometimes am in extreme pain. I don't wish this stuff on anyone and hope you see so much less of it soon!! *hugs*

ashabardon

January 30 2013, 11:17:06 UTC 4 years ago

I suffered That Medical Condition With The Unpronouncible name, in my right foot last year and walking on knives really does describe it to a tee. Luckily mine went away after two months with orthodics but you have every sympathy Uni and I can send! It's horrid and even worse when you have to go have surgery!

Many hugs, Seanan! Get well soon!

laylalawlor

January 30 2013, 11:20:26 UTC 4 years ago

Oh no - I'm so sorry! I hope the surgery makes it better and you're 100% again soon.

elialshadowpine

January 30 2013, 12:40:08 UTC 4 years ago

*wiiiiiiiince*

I believe I mentioned before I am well familiar with the walking on knives feeling, only in my case it was up through my tendons to my knees as well as my feet. I hope your doc is at least giving you something for pain. (My doc did not, but in fairness to him, pain medication is pretty worthless for tendon damage. I do not know if this is the same for bone spurs, but if there is something that can help you in the interim, I hope they're doing it!)

sylvidoptera

January 30 2013, 13:36:14 UTC 4 years ago

Here's hoping it goes smoothly and recovery is very quick! Fairy tales are all well and good until you have to live one. *sends squishy warm happy thoughts*

kyrielle

January 30 2013, 14:24:51 UTC 4 years ago

I am so, so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I hope the surgery and recovery from same goes well. But I'm still sorry you need it.

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tygerversionx

January 30 2013, 16:42:53 UTC 4 years ago

Well nerf-herders. Back stuff and then foot stuff? It's like you're living a stronger emanation of my twin issues from a few months ago. If I did that cosmically somehow, I'm sorry! May rest actually be restful for you...

ebenbrooks

January 30 2013, 17:55:05 UTC 4 years ago

Having gone through foot surgery twice myself, I (quite literally) feel your pain. Many best wishes for a speedy recovery, and try not to bite off too many heads.

jamileigh17

January 31 2013, 01:35:38 UTC 4 years ago

Ick! *hugs* You know the nickname for PT=Pain and Torture. (No need to reply, just thought it might bring at least a half smile anyway.)

mysterysquid

January 31 2013, 03:13:40 UTC 4 years ago

Augh. Good thoughts your way.

Better is awesome. :D

persis

January 31 2013, 05:12:15 UTC 4 years ago

Thinking of you and sending you virtual healing homemade chicken soup. Hope surgery is indeed all it is supposed to be, and that you have a very speedy recovery.

indilwen

February 1 2013, 00:54:47 UTC 4 years ago

Ouch, ouch, ouch. I am so sorry :(
Heal well, and quickly!

gothicsparrow

February 1 2013, 21:39:15 UTC 4 years ago

I'm sorry to hear that you;ve been having problems with your foot, especially since your back has gotten better. I hope the recovery side of things goes quickly, and well.

peachtales

February 3 2013, 17:50:22 UTC 4 years ago

I am very happy to hear it's going to get better for you, and soon. All the best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery, just as quick as can be.

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