I have found some other great blogs from people who have shared the same experiences with their peroneal tendon surgery. I like these blogs because they are positive and won't scare you about having this surgery!
http://thesabins.com/category/the-trouble-with-tendons/
www.dreamingfullcircle.com
http://peronealtendonsurgeryblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/injury-prevention/injuries/just-surgery-peroneal-tendon/.0
- This one is great because it shares many stories.
If I find others I will share them!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Ways to kill time...
So now I am on day 11 after having surgery on my peroneal tendons. Things are still going well. I am being really good about staying in bed and resting and having my leg elevated. The pain is not too bad. I take Tylenol every 4 hours. I do start to feel a little pain or soreness once the Tylenol wears off but it is nothing excruciating.
For the most part I stay in bed. We only have one bathroom and it is upstairs so it is just more convenient. I do go downstairs about once or twice a day. My ankle starts to hurt and swell as soon as I move around, so I try not to be on my feet for more than 5 minutes.
Well I thought I would give some tips on how to kill time. It can be difficult to sit around all day but I have found some ways to do it without losing my mind!
Read! - I have chosen some books that are in a series so that I immediately want to pick up the next one to see what happens. I started and have almost finished the Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyers. I am almost finished with the last one and they are pretty good. I have also started a series by Steig Larrsson. I read the Girl w/ the Dragon Tattoo and have ordered the other 2.
Netflix! - I ordered DVDs and watch somethings instantly on my computer. You can watch the series 24 instantly. This is a great and suspenseful show to get into. I have seen some of the seasons but not all, so I am catching up.
Scrapbooking-
Work - If you can work from home
Nintendo :)
I try not to nap during the day. It is very easy to do, especially when you are taking the stronger pain meds. However, I have been sleeping really well at night and I think that is because I haven't napped. It is uncomfortable to sleep because you have to sleep on your back with your leg elevated, so I am very grateful that I can manage to sleep well!
For the most part I stay in bed. We only have one bathroom and it is upstairs so it is just more convenient. I do go downstairs about once or twice a day. My ankle starts to hurt and swell as soon as I move around, so I try not to be on my feet for more than 5 minutes.
Well I thought I would give some tips on how to kill time. It can be difficult to sit around all day but I have found some ways to do it without losing my mind!
Read! - I have chosen some books that are in a series so that I immediately want to pick up the next one to see what happens. I started and have almost finished the Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyers. I am almost finished with the last one and they are pretty good. I have also started a series by Steig Larrsson. I read the Girl w/ the Dragon Tattoo and have ordered the other 2.
Netflix! - I ordered DVDs and watch somethings instantly on my computer. You can watch the series 24 instantly. This is a great and suspenseful show to get into. I have seen some of the seasons but not all, so I am catching up.
Scrapbooking-
Work - If you can work from home
Nintendo :)
I try not to nap during the day. It is very easy to do, especially when you are taking the stronger pain meds. However, I have been sleeping really well at night and I think that is because I haven't napped. It is uncomfortable to sleep because you have to sleep on your back with your leg elevated, so I am very grateful that I can manage to sleep well!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Day 5 and 6
Things are still coming along for me. Yesterday I had a minor break down. I was trying to get back into bed and there were a couple of boxes and things in my way. It was late, I was tired, and I was annoyed I couldn't simply pick them up and move them. So I threw I minor tantrum with my crutches and was throwing things across the room. Then I trip and caught myself with my bad ankle! Not good. It seems to be doing fine though so I am sure everything will be great. My husband Dan, said he will always remember that vision of me throwing things around with my crutches.
I have really gotten into the Twilight saga books and Dan picked up a couple of Nintendo games. So the days have been flying by. I haven't gotten too antsy yet. It isn't comfortable to move around, and it always feels better having my leg elevated so I don't mind too much. I made it downstairs yesterday (first time in a week). Once I was down there I realized everything I needed was upstairs and I wasn't really missing out on anything. So I went back upstairs.
I have really gotten into the Twilight saga books and Dan picked up a couple of Nintendo games. So the days have been flying by. I haven't gotten too antsy yet. It isn't comfortable to move around, and it always feels better having my leg elevated so I don't mind too much. I made it downstairs yesterday (first time in a week). Once I was down there I realized everything I needed was upstairs and I wasn't really missing out on anything. So I went back upstairs.
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