Bright and early I had my doctor's appointment with the orthopedic surgeon (out in Troy). Mina drove me since I can't drive myself. The appointment went well. I found out I won't need surgery and I won't need a cast. They gave me a super attractive removable walking cast boot and compression stockings (so I don't get blood clots in my legs) which are also very attractive. Ha. After my appointment I had to go to the medical supply store to get fitted for the walking cast and stockings. I also got a new medication which makes me sleepy but at least helps with my foot pain. I have to wear the boot and stocking basically all the time, except when I'm sleeping and showering. I have my follow up appointment in 4 weeks. When I can start driving or go back to work depends on how my foot feels.
After all the running around in the morning (and my nap that followed), I had to go down to my internship for a few hours to help out with a foster parent support group meeting. It was very interesting! Thankfully Mallory lives so close and we intern together and she can drive me...or else I'd probably have to miss a bunch of days interning!
My awesome new walking cast extreme boot. I would say I hate it, but it actually does help me a lot. I can walk without being in extreme pain with every step I take! (Oh, and that is just half of it. I goes all the way up to my knee.)
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