Getting through yesterday and moving into today, a number of things are
moving forward. Michelle chose to try a different
ambulatory stair method last night, crawling up forward, rather than backing up.
That went pretty well, quicker and a whole
lot less tiring.
Mom and Dad came up today, and visited with us for a few hours. Mom is
staying with us to help out next week after Michelle’s surgery. I’ll be able to go into the office more
consistently, and that’s a serious advantage for my ongoing assignments.
Her pre-surgery ankle is complaining a lot more today. Elevation helps, but only for a short
time. She’s over there working right
now, getting some projects finished up.
She’ll put it away and go lay down in a little while. Putting her feet up will help, when she does
it.
Two more nights before she goes into surgery. The doctor will splint it post-op, and then
June 12 for her post-op exam. We’re
expecting a cast then, and the countdown (six weeks, I believe) starts for the
serious part of recovery towards increased mobility.
What I remember, and I’m having to rely on memory since I forgot to
take pen and paper for notes, is that the cast on her post-op ankle is for six
weeks. After then, the Moon Boot
replaces the cast and, as I understand it, her right ankle is functional and
she’ll be able to put weight on both feet.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT. At that point,
we’re working towards things being back to what they were before the events of Saturday
morning, May 19th.
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