Four days ago I had the Hyprocure procedure on my other foot
(the right one). Thus far, things are going smoothly. I must admit that this
process is much easier than my initial surgery when I had no idea what to
expect. I had my ice packs and medication ready to go, my fridge stocked and
the path to my couch fully cleared so I could immediately lay down once home
from the hospital. My expertise with crutches from the first operation has
served me well this time around. I knew how to use them before, but my
shoulders have developed endurance from the last time around, an unintended
benefit. The procedure was exactly the same as last time; same doctor, same
anesthesia and I even saw the same nurse in the pre-op room. Right after the anesthesiologist
put the drugs in my IV I passed out, and when I woke up it was all over. I
actually thought I woke up during the surgery but it was just my doctor taking
out the stitches from my other foot – that would have been terrible. The nurse
was there to greet me with some ginger ale and crackers. I had never been so
happy to see some Canada Dry and saltines; I was really hungry from having not
eaten since the previous evening. Afterwards my mom and godmother drove me back
to my apartment, but we managed to get lost along the way. I’m pretty bad with
giving directions and apparently I’m not much better right after surgery.
The past few days have been pretty peaceful. I haven’t had
much pain, similar to last time. I have passed the time working from home,
watching TV, and reading some. The first two days were fine, but now I’m starting
to get a little restless; my back hurts from sitting too much (I can’t complain
though). I am looking forward to walking next week when I go to see the doctor.
As an update, my left foot (which I had the operation on
three months ago) feels and looks amazing. I have no pain from putting all my
weight on it, something that would have been impossible literally three months
ago. Obviously, I am not fully recovered but I am really glad I made the
decision to get this procedure. Things are only going to get better and I will
be sure to document it here.
Verse of the day: “Commit
your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this” Psalm 37:5
