Today was a HUGE day on my calendar that I've been waiting for for 2 weeks. Today was the day I got to go back to my surgeon to have my staples removed. All 35 of them came out quite easily - not painful, just a little "prick" with each pull.
He was very pleased with the way my leg looks. The one bruise I had is almost gone, and my incision looks great!
He said I can stop wearing the TED hose AND stop using those annoying calf-pumps. YAY !
He wants to see me again in a month, at which time he will take an x-ray. I am not to use any lotions or creams on the incision in that time - he wants it to "dry out". I may shower as usual, but not take a bath. (So, no pool yet either.)
The other big news is PT - Andrew measured me at 86 degrees today, and that didn't even push me to a scream! (Up from 80 on Friday!) I am soooo psyched!!! I think it will be easier to bend now that the staples and bandage are off.
So, that's it for today. Have a glass of wine tonight to celebrate for me!!!
:)Amy
Only one glass??? C'mon???
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, congrats!