We are getting our first almost 100 degree day in the next three days. Sure would be nice if Spring stayed around for awhile.
Last Saturday I ended up having surgery. Had an MRI which was definitely interesting. It will take 40 minutes and do not move. Sure was glad when that was done. After looking at the MRI the surgeon said the screws need to come out because they probably have infected the bone. Infected bones can cause you to lose a limb.
I was on heavy duty antibiotics in an IV. The nurses had so much trouble getting an IV in. They all said I had tiny veins. After 7 failed attempts a guy came up with an ultrasound machine and was finally able to get it in. That lasted three days then slipped out of the vein. Several tries later we got the fourth one in and it stayed til I left the hospital.
I had the surgery on Saturday afternoon. In order to get the screws out he had to cut the Achilles tendon in half. He cleaned out some pus and took tissue samples to send to the culture lab. The screws were sent to the pathology lab for testing. Wait for three days to get results.
Got the results and very good news. No infection in the bone. Screws are out and I was in a splint til the swelling goes down.
I was moved to Apache Junction Healthcare Center on April 4th. I have physical therapy twice a day trying to strengthen muscles that haven't been used in years so I can go home.
I have a lovely green cast. It will come off on the 28th and a new cast will go on for another three weeks. These are totally non weight bearing casts. In other words they should not touch the ground.
No idea when I go home. I have five steps to get into the rv and haven't figured out how to get up them. My hopping ability is extinct.
Very few people left in the park. Most have left to head north for the summer.
Life can be complicated.
Oh my goodness Sandie!! I hope and pray that the physical therapy gives you the strength you need to go home. What a ride you've been on!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your issues - this getting old is not fun. You're tougher than me if you can stay there thru the summer.
ReplyDeleteAre you strong enough to go in and out of the stairs on your butt, and then stand up? When Jim was non-weight bearing he had to do that in and out of the RV. This totally and completely is awful, I am so sorry to read about this. At least the bone is not infected. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible news, but good also that no infection is in the bone. I know it stinks being in rehab but if it helps you gain strength so you can go home then hang in there. Yep like Big Dude says getting old is not fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read you are on the road to recovery. Normal infections are bad enough to deal with but Bone infections would be a disaster.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy convalescing.
It's about time.
The rehab should help you figure out how to navigate those steps. Glad there's no infection in the bones. Good Luck in your recovery, wish we were closer to help. {Hugz}
ReplyDeleteNo infection in the bone is definitely good news. I would think physical therapy would be able to help you figure out the stair issue.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You've been through the grinder, haven't you. So glad they took care of it before it spread to the bone. Froggi hugs coming your way!
ReplyDeletePlaying catch up on blogs this morning. Wow! That ankle pic looked mighty panful. Thankfully no bone infection and you're on the road to recovery. PT is a PIA, BTDT have many t-shirts. Hang in there and work hard and you'll being doing those steps in no time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYes, life does get complicated at times... we do figure it out most times, but it seems impossible at times. Wish you well... Take Care and Bod bless
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