I have finally made it to week 6 of my lisfranc recovery journey. Physically and psychologically this is a gigantic mile stone in my recovery.
Here are some pictures of 6 weeks post lisfranc surgery:
My incision if finally starting to heal. But my foot remains discolored with faint blue and red tones especially when not elevated.
Both sides of my ankle remain swollen, but the bruising is entirely gone. The black, yellow and green tones have disappeared.
I celebrated my 6 week milestone today by having lunch with a girlfriend at one of my favorite restaurants. It was fabulous being able to navigate the stairs in our home, use crutches to get to her car and not be afraid of either the pain or re-injury. It is a beautiful day and we were able to sit outside at a table by the lake. I was able to prop my foot up on the chair next to me and quite astonishing, there were times I completely forgot about my foot!!! I felt almost "normal." Pain free times have been few and far between and to experience pain free moments while celebrating this day was a true blessing!!
Here are some pictures of 6 weeks post lisfranc surgery:
My incision if finally starting to heal. But my foot remains discolored with faint blue and red tones especially when not elevated.
Both sides of my ankle remain swollen, but the bruising is entirely gone. The black, yellow and green tones have disappeared.
I celebrated my 6 week milestone today by having lunch with a girlfriend at one of my favorite restaurants. It was fabulous being able to navigate the stairs in our home, use crutches to get to her car and not be afraid of either the pain or re-injury. It is a beautiful day and we were able to sit outside at a table by the lake. I was able to prop my foot up on the chair next to me and quite astonishing, there were times I completely forgot about my foot!!! I felt almost "normal." Pain free times have been few and far between and to experience pain free moments while celebrating this day was a true blessing!!
You're blog has been most helpful. I had my surgery on 5/15 where I have 2 screws. I'm having my second post op appointment six weeks later on 7/2. I find out my next "move"
ReplyDeleteI have been out of work since 5/13. I am apprehensive about returning to work without my full independence. I relied on my very helpful coworks for a month while I was misdiagnosed and then finally diagnosed correctly (three weeks later).
Best wishes to you in your continued healing!
I had my surgery on 5/10/13 so I am only 5 days ahead of you in this journey! Hope you get great news at your post op appointment tomorrow! Hopefully you will also be entering the world of physical therapy. I think you will be able to move around much more independently soon!
ReplyDeleteI had surgery on 7-3-14 still can't put at on it and can't more my toes I had 3 screws is this normal
ReplyDeleteRocking a 12 wks post surgery (had two screws), nearly back to normal motion and walking, but my foot is nearly a shoe size taller and pretty lump. There is no swelling. Your surgeon looks much more skilled than mine. But I'm a dude so heels much more optional.
ReplyDeleteI am six weeks post surgery (May 17) and I have five screws and still am not allowed to put any weight on it but I'm out of a cast and in a boot. The incision is healed but I'm just waiting for the glue to fall off.
ReplyDeleteThat's it? You do not want to see mine..3 longer incisions.
ReplyDeleteMy lisfranc is LisFrankinfoot.
ReplyDeleteI say the same thing to my kids!
DeleteI started to write Lisfranc poetry..
ReplyDeleteMy Right Foot
Anyone interested in reading my Lisfranc Poetry?
Lisfranc, Lisfranc,
ReplyDeleteyou dirty, little skank
my foot's marbly mauve
my bandage is rank
by the grace of healthcare
staff stealth and hardware
pain blocks and heavy sedation
I heard no such word
"hard cheese old sport,
we had to resort
to full foot
amputation."
Thank you so much your journey was so helpfully.i..I'm on the end of my first week.after spending 6 weeks already with a mis diagnosed injury so starting all over again.but put right now and your words and pic,s helped thank you
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