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I am having foot surgery tomorrow

15 years ago

Tomorrow I am finally having a bunion removed. I have had this bunion since I was in my 20s. I won't be able to drive until I get the stitches out in a week. Please hold good thoughts for me while I am homebound. My freezer is full of frozen dinners and my laundry is done. I am going out now to pick up some videos and take Jake to the kennel to be boarded for a week or so.

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wanda_va
15 years ago
Linda, I will say a prayer that all goes well. Remember that your friends are here to help you keep busy while you are recuperating. Take care, and keep us posted. Hugs!
Nita__AZ
15 years ago
Good luck Linda.

In August I had bunions removed from both feet and also had a calcium spur removed from the bottom of one foot. Had this all done in one day and was healed and driving in two weeks. I even went home after surgery and fixed breakfast for Mike and I. I wish all surgeries could be that easy.
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Satine, thats what daughters do. Just the fact that you are conscious of making even a brief temporary change in her life shows you would not do anything imposing- it will be fine :) Better there than away from her, alone in your home where she's worrying about you and anxious as to whether you need something. Best of luck with your surgery, hopes are that you come out of recovery feeling better than you went in. One thing about surgical pain if you should even have any following, you know it isn't going to last, its not nearly as tiresome to deal with as the chronic day to day ongoing stuff. Healing pain - almost welcome, you know its going away + plus they scoot you home with a prescription to take care of it. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!
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Thanks everyone for your well wishes and prayers. It must have helped because everything went well. The only hitch was the surgeon was running an hour late, but the surgery was quick. It was scheduled for 6PM but didn't start till 7PM. DH barely had time to get home to make dinner for him and DS, also Elvira the dog, then eat before turning around and picking me up. I am stone free for now. I go in to see him 2 weeks to get more information on prevention, diet and medicine. Thanks for your well wishes. Clare
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socks
15 years ago
Good for you on being so prepared. Hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery and a much improved foot.
linda_in_iowa
Original Author
15 years ago
Nita, I hope I heal as quickly as you did. I will get two titanium screws inserted into my big toe so that it points forward again, right now it prefers to rest underneath or on top of my second toe.
glenda_al
15 years ago
Good luck! Healing thoughts!

Be sure and dvr The Monarchy on public television. It's a series on the Royal Family. I'm watching it, right now. and learning so much! Comes on Wed nites for 2 hours.
heather_on
15 years ago
Wishing you a quick recovery.
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Good luck with your foot surgery....two DDs and a GD have had this done and glad they did, of course.
Nita__AZ
15 years ago
Linda I was lucky no screws. He shaved the bones down so they don't stick out. Glad to be pain free.
Cherryfizz
15 years ago
Hoping you heal fast and be pain free. Good luck tomorrow.

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susan_on
15 years ago
Good luck tomorrow.
roseluver
15 years ago
Take care and recover fast...love you!
vicki_lv_nv
15 years ago
Good healing thoughts for you!!! You are pretty prepared. I hope it goes well!
grammahony
15 years ago
Good luck and healing thoughts for you Linda.
Leslie
classact
15 years ago
I had it done a couple of years ago, wasn't as bad as I had thought. Healed quite quickly.

Enjoy your frozen dinners and movies. Think of it as a vacation. haha
williamsburgjane
15 years ago
Good luck and get well quick!
lydia1959
15 years ago
Good luck and I hope you heal quickly!

You'll have to give us reviews of the movies you watch!
grittymitts
15 years ago
Sending best wishes for a very SPEEDY recovery!
Suzi
OklaMoni
15 years ago
Good luck, and speedy healing thoughts going out from Oklahoma!

Moni
tami_ohio
15 years ago
Prayers coming your way!
sandy_in_ia
15 years ago
Hoping there will be very little pain to contend with!

Dean was to drop off those DVD's between your front doors, should keep you entertained for many hours!

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