My scar is healing beautifully and Dr D says if I continue taking care of it the right way it will be barely noticeable in due time. I started physical therapy this week to help speed up my ability to walk. The shooting pain in my heel has been slowly decreasing and I'm able to bear more and more weight everyday. I'm using a boot but I am hoping to be down to my Draco shoe and eventually in my sneakers in no time. The exercises my therapist has given me are already working a great deal and I am able to move my foot around more freely without hesitation or pain. My only true obstacle at the moment has been moving my toes around. They are very stiff and unless I move them with my fingers, they hardly bend on their own just yet. Next week is another follow up with Dr D. Hopefully he'll be happy with my bone growth and the pin will come out!
I have had the exact same feet for over 25 years now. I only discovered that it was medical condition today. Yes people noticed and made fun of me when i was younger , but these were also people who understood that it was just genetics if u explained it to them. And if they didnt, they stopped after they got bored. Itsnot like mytoeswere ver going to change. Me and the people i care about really accept it as a part of who i am. Even today most people are just curious about it and nothing else . what is it that your really battling with? How is a miplaced toe such a big issue in your life ? And if ur boyfriend left you because of your toe, then you shouldnt have been dating him the first place. I really hope it was worth all the pain those surgeries put you through. You do realize a scar will be there for very long time. Either ways, I just wanted to say your feet were quite pretty before and I hope you feel more confident about yourself after this surgery.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your input and well wishes, but everyone handles this condition very differently. You seem to have accepted it for what it is, which is great. Personally, it's been a situation I could never accept and feel comfortable having. The battle is a self confidence one. As stupid as it is to be so embarrassed by a small misplace toe, it's something I could never be OK with having. I've always loved myself inside and out. For some reason my feet was the only thing keeping me from feeling 100% beautiful. This surgery allowed me to finally be happy with my overall appearance, and although I had the complications I had, in the end, it made me happy. That's all that matters. MY HAPPINESS. If you actually read my blog, you would have read that my bf thought my feet were still beautiful. He did NOT leave me. He's been my rock throughout this entire process and although he did not agree with it, he supported me the entire way. This surgery was for no one else but MYSELF, and whether you agree with or not, the surgery is one which can finally give those with our condition the morale they've always wanted.
DeleteYour foot looks FANTASTIC! With some physical therapy you'll be as good as new! I also went through the brachy surgery and although my complications have made my process waaaaay longer than most, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! My journey was surely a very long one. Much longer than most. My doctor said I am in the small percentage of his patients who encountered so many complications (what a honor, *end sarcasm* lol). Now that I am close to the finish line of my recovery, I look down and have a smile from ear to ear to finally see the finished product I've always dreamed of. I'll be even happier once I get both done :)
DeleteYour foot looks great! You must so happy :) I'm considering having the surgery as well. I hope you post an update soon x
ReplyDeleteThank you! It really is exciting. I encourage you to do so, the final product will totally be worth it in the end. Hopefully you won't acquire as many complications as I did. Everyone handles the surgery differently.
Delete