It has been two weeks since my last appointment with the surgeon. They finally sent in my medical leave authorization form, but the dates were either incorrect or left blank. I really do not understand why since the office must fill out lots of leave forms from people with orthopedic surgeries. I asked via email for them to update it but since they never reply to emails or phone calls, I do not know the status.
As for my ankle, nothing has changed. I notice the swelling in my right lower leg when I sit for an extended period, and how the swelling goes down when I raise my legs up in bed. There have been a few neuropathy attacks, but I end up taking a Norco pill for each one. I just took one ten minutes ago because of nerve pain, but it went away as soon as I took the pill. The cast is also falling apart at the lower opening as pieces of black fiberglass are breaking off. I have another week until my next appointment, so I hope it lasts.
The thing that is bothering me is the surgeon’s comment about the small chance that the fusing surgery is not successful. In that case. they will have to repeat the surgery and start recovery from zero. I am already going crazy from being non-mobile for a month.
Life with chronic diseases 