Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Staples Removed
I just got my staples removed. That stung! Stitches don't have any pain with removal. This felt like little stabs. She did it quick so that it'd be over. I talked to my doctor about my hives and asked him if there was any way I could get something other than a fiberglass cast. He said he could put me in a cam boot. Basically your foot is wrapped in a microfiber sock that is velcro'd together in the front, then your leg is put in this hard plastic boot that closes by velcro straps. I was worried it might be heavy, but it's no worse than the splint. I guess the old fashioned fiberglass casts are pretty weightless. I just had to promise him I'd wear it at all time. He took x-rays and said that my foot looks great. I saw it... I think it was a total of 8 screws, but the bone does look great. It's all where it should be now. He signed my dmv placard request too so I put that in the mail on the way home. I called his disability vendor and she said she got my disability papers out to the insurance company as well. Now I just wait and hopefully get some money coming in in time to pay my mortgage. The social worker I spoke with said I could apply for food stamps so I'll probably do that. I'm just so proud of myself for today. I got dressed like a normal person and even put on a little make up (I got a young doctor ;)). I even picked up a prescription on the way home. And my arms are getting strong!
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Wow, thats great your arms are getting stronger and youre able to do more things on your own. I know the first week I had no desire or energy to wear makeup even though I was going to work every day. I hope everything works out with your disability and that youre able to get food stamps. Do you feel any depression at all? I wake up every morning and just cry. This is not me, I want to walk and be normal again and I know it will be a long time before I get there. Just wondering if anyone else in this situation is depressed and discouraged like me.
ReplyDeleteI have a post about anxiety, depression, and frustration. I cried everyday just like you. You are pushing yourself too hard. No one goes back to work after 3 days. I honestly don't know how the hell you're doing it. Your body is tired. You're trying to heal. You have this sudden shock of being disabled. You have to rely on others for daily tasks. Going from your 10-20 minute shower routine to up to an hour because it is so difficult is absolutely defeating. Everything is a work out. When I used my walker to go back to the parking lot behind my complex yesterday, I was sweating like I just ran. My upper lip, my chin, and my forehead were dripping. If you pay into State Disability through your paycheck and your doctor writes a note putting you out of work, there should be no reason that you aren't applying to be off as well. Now you have depression which will slow your healing process and you will feel more pain. Talk to your HR about a medical leave of absence. Talk to your doctor - and be honest. Tell him/her how you cry every day. They don't want you to be in misery. You need a break. You seem like you might be pretty young, which might be why you don't know about your options. Your work cannot fire you if you are on a medical leave of absence. You have a partner with you and that is much more than I have. Take advantage of that. If you are on disability and are low income you can apply for food stamps as well. This is a serious injury and you don't want to screw it up, do you? You have one chance to heal right so that you don't have permanent damage. What is more important? A month off from work where you struggle financially, or a life time of arthritis and pain? Think about it, girl. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteWell thank you for responding. I guess I should have clarified that at my job I sit ALL day long and have my foot elevated all day as well. I guess I left that part out. I am doing alot better now. I don't cry anymore, I think it was honestly the medicine I was taking and the reaction my body was having to it when I stopped taking it. Now I am on a less extreme pain medication that I don't take as often so I am doing much better. I am getting a hell of a lot better than a week or two ago also. I can get around the house easier, do some chores with no pain or strain on my body, (when I get tired, which is often) I always rest. I want to heal properly and hope I am doing a good job. My doc did say I could go back to work if it was sedentary like my job is. I don't really need to get around at all except to go to the bathroom, thank God. Well I hope you are doing well, take care!
ReplyDeleteWell honey you are doing a lot better than I because I can't even hop far enough to get to my car to get to work!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you work at? Like what do you do? I'm guessing you have to stand a lot?
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