Progress, in little steps

Today I realized it was time to remove the spacer that fits between by big toe and the rest. Four weeks post-cast and my left foot is feeling pretty good. The toes wiggle some, the skin is solid, and some days, it's even better than the right one.

The right foot still has its bunion, and the blister I got in Paris is taking its time to heal up; it was pretty deep and is placed for maximum irritation.

I go to see Dr. Gartke in early December and have tentatively scheduled the right foot surgery for June 14 --  but that can't be right. June 14 is a Saturday. Maybe it's May 14, which is a Wednesday. In any case, I'm on the waiting list for cancellations before that.

I've had psoriasis flareups on my ankles and shins; probably not enough sunshine -- and too many hours in shoes! I also have an appointment with Dr. Dossetor late November/early December.  And I will spend a week in Key West this month and hope to expose my itchy bits to the sun!

We went to Paris, Looking for Buffett...

 

 

I walked quite a lot in Paris, as one does!  I would have liked to walk more, but my feet objected. Still, they held up pretty well, and only gave me a big pain one night. I took quite a lot of Advil over our 4-day weekend. My new cane was very useful, especially on the cobblestones, and especially for getting nearer the front of lines.

 



My left ankle got swollen, as did the whole foot, but as the picture shows, it is not far from normal. The old callusses finally sloughed off, and no new ones formed. The psoriasis stayed very calm. On the right foot, however, with its still-crooked toe, I got a big blister just at the base of my big toe. Had to pop it (cleanly, of course) to be able to walk the next day.

All in all, not bad for 10 days out of a cast.