March 31, 2010

I had my weekly appointment with the surgeon today. Paul and I had felt that the open wound wasn't healing that fast and voiced our concerns to the surgeon. He said that since we see it every day, we wouldn't notice the change as much, but he had noticed it. Since the healing of the open wound was slow, Dr. Levin decided for an outpatient procedure of another skin graft from my leg to cover the open wound. That way I won't have to have a nurse come to the house and change the dressing every day. So on Tuesday, April 6, we'll be going to the Penn Presbyterian Hospital down the street from HUP for this 1/2 hour surgery. They will numb my leg for the procedure; I won't be asleep but maybe lightheaded. The rest of the stitches will be removed at the same time.

He also told me that I can start putting some weight on the foot and try walking lightly on the foot to bend the foot at the ankle. So today I tried using crutches to get up the stairs to the house upon return and slowly succeeded. It felt good to be able to "dangle" my foot somewhat, but I still elevate it when I sit down.

The sun was shining brightly and the air was warm. It was a good day for me.

Betsy