At last Wednesday's foot checkup I was started on some prescription diuretics to help with the swelling. I was warned to stay extremely hydrated, as these things would be pretty intense. I followed doctor's orders, and he was not kidding... I don't know that I've ever consumed so much water but I can't seem to keep up with it... this stuff makes me light-headed and nauseated. I have also had some other pretty intense pain waves the past few days and have requested a refill on the Percoset. I know it's all part of healing, but I'm pretty wiped out from this constant feeling of fatigue and queasiness. It's making me moody, which isn't good for anyone. Sorry it can't be just my foot hurting without my stomach and head participating!
I'm getting around on the crutches better as I can now bear a bit of weight on my right foot, but can't be upright for long because as soon as the blood rushes down there I'm in trouble, so I have to get my leg elevated for a while before trying again.
I get my stitches out on Wednesday and am hoping this will be the end of the diuretics too!?
On a positive note, yesterday a friend drove me to another friend's home for a holiday hang-out day; it was the right environment for me to get out of the house. I wanted to put my head out the car window like a dog to get the fresh air and take in all the holiday decor that has come up around town during my last two weeks in captivity! It was great to have my same chair/ottoman setup but be surrounded by great ladies and a festive holiday home! I was completely wiped out upon return, but it was worth it. There are two holiday events happening on Wed and Thu evenings this week, but I think I can only manage one of them... fingers are crossed.
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