My apologies for not being consistent with my updates, it’s amazing how one can forget to tend to things when you have nothing to do!
It is now getting full swing into summer, and I am still housebound elevating my foot. For reasons unknown, it is taking longer than expected or my surgical wounds to close and heal, but they are nearly there now, and my doc says all looks well and still no signs of infection. I have started with the ultrasound bone stimulator…20 minute daily sessions. Doesn’t hurt, and I only occasionally will get a zingy sensation in the foot from it. I hope that it works to grow new bone for me!
As I am laid-up in my little cottage, It is odd and mildly depressing to hear out my window the people laughing and chatting as they pass by on the street, going on leisurly walks, the kids giggling on their skateboards, cars being entered into and fired up for trips to the shopping center or the restaurants. But I know that in small time, hopefully I too will once again join society and help stimulate the economy with my beloved shopping trips…just not for shoes, ha ha!
If you too are also housebound, doing the non-weight-bearing thing, wearing an aircast, or recovering from surgery, try not to dwell on your “TODAY”, but rather focus on the potentials for your “tomorrows”, and the hope for walking again and being productive. Take each day as a step in the process, and be sure to mark each day off the calendar as it passes, you’ll be amazed how quickly time will fly. So stay positive and ever hopefull my fellow Charcoter’s…we will get through this!
-Cassandra, Charcotchacha copyright 2015
Hang in there! You have come so far in your recovery. It may seem super slow, but think about where you started from. There are lots and lots of beautiful days ahead where you will be able to go out and explore the world, you just have to be patient a little while longer.
Thank you, Liz, for your wonderful words of encouragement! It bolsters my day to know others are cheering for me!
Hang in there too Cassandra! Good to your recovery is coming along, even if slowly. But you’re getting there and your positive attitude will have you up and shopping in no time. Just know that I am inspired by your updates and I’m rooting for you from GA! (At least with the heat index being 109 today, I’m not feeling too bad about keeping my foot elevated as I get through this Charcot flare up!)
Allright, Paula…thank you for your attitude boosting pep talk, it means alot to me! I’m sorry you are having such dreadful heat! Put an icebag on your forehead and just veg. out since there isn’t much else to do when elevating! Hang in there, dear!