Antigravity treadmill

Todays therapy session included estem, theraputic massage, and the antigravity treadmill for 10 min.  I walked (with support for 60% of my weight) for the first time with both feet since July 24th. 

E stem

I missed the name, its called E-stem.

The electrical stimulation.

10 weeks post surgery

Weekly seems like a nice amount of posting.  I realize that a left foot injured person is more likely getting out more than me. I cant wait to drive... but carrying stuff is an issue and now that I have gotten used to the scooter and basket the thought of the next big change is both scary and exciting.

I started physical therapy on Tuesday.  I will see Aaron 3 days a week for a while. The massage and electric therepy were pretty great.  I talked alot because I was nervous.

9 weeks post surgery

I keep being asked how its going.  Well, I am still NWB till next week. I still try to do things using my knee scooter. Not sure how much up time I get before the foot looks this purple blue color. The good news is I elevate it and the color gets happy again.  Usually thats the only symptom but sometimes some asleep sortof tingles or swelling comes on too. I have also experienced some odd temperature changes in the foot. It will be cold or hot for no apparent reason. If I notice any reasons I will happily input that. Pain is usually low, not gone but enough for me to easily push forward in somewhat daily life.  My lifestyle wasn't particularly zealously active but I cant wait to get my freedom back. I been trying to figure out how I might get in and out of the pool if I get someone to drive me.....

Sadly I am adjusting to my new lifestyle and I am not sure thats such a good thing.

83 days post injury

64 days post surgery

Aka 9 weeks post surgery

8 weeks post surgery

I am so delighted... this blog might actually help someone besides me. Thank you so much for posting!

I am posting this photo of my new best friend (thank god its not forever) the knee scooter with basket.

My doctors appointment was Tuesday and he said I need to get moving again.  I have alot of muscle atrophy from non use.   However, my NWB has helped significantly so he wants 2 more weeks of that then we will start the PT.  I thought I was going to get in trouble admitting that I wasnt wearing the aircast 24/7 because its heavy.  He added in ABC excersizes.  To me it seems like the perfect compromise to, as he calls it, wake my foot up.  I was fearful about getting back on my foot and this pace is helping me with both mental and physical hurdles. Today I did random sets of drawing ABC with my foot/toes while lounging in front of the tv.  Its amazing how different my foot is now. 

Often I am grateful that I wasnt misdiagnosed by the podiatrist following my case.  That I didnt walk on it after the initial diagnoses of one fractured metatarsal from the ER, because it was really 5 fractures and 2 dislocations. I am so incredibly thankful that I have friends and family that love and care about me.  When I have times of dispare I tell myself how lucky I am not to be worried about getting the rent paid or feeding the kids. It all could have been so much worse and for some it has been. So, many times I find appreciation for my life. If this had to happen... at least it was in a time of good support onmultiple levels.

If your challenged by this serious injury your in my thoughts and if I could help you I would.  Lol, but if not we could have scooter races...

7 weeks post surgery

7 weeks post sugery, 9 and a half weeks post injury.

Sounds like small numbers right... its a long time when you cant put weight on your foot. In preperation for finding my way back to weight bearing, I have been spending more time up and about.  I still have week energy but with my handy knee walker and some help, I can still pretend I am a force to be reckoned with.

I got to put my foot in the shower today, first time in 7 weeks. Sounds gross, doesnt look to nice either, but I will be able to walk on it eventually so I just keep thinking big picture. Heal it now and use it the rest of my life.

I have attached some pre and post shower photos... dreaming of when my foot is pretty again.

Reminder that it gets better

Below is someone else's experience from the lisfranc club on fb.  I just needed to keep this for myself... i am not even 7 werks post surgery but I battle feeling defeated by yhd inability to do things. Still need withdraw from my college classes... checking out from my life has been emotionally harder than i could give credit.

'10 weeks post op - still fatigue, swelling and soreness. 5 months post op - walked all over Charleston, including up and down steps on aircraft carrier and cobblestone while carrying a 20lb baby:) It does get better!'