The main news for this week is that Brian has had his
foot surgery yesterday in Ballarat, and is back home recuperating (thanks to Dale for driving him there and back).
The procedure on his right big toe (called 1st
MTP Joint Fusion) is to relieve pain in his foot when walking – something that
has troubled him for several years and has progressively deteriorated. All went
well, the toe joint has been fused and cartilage removed. Now for the recovery,
which requires foot elevation for 2 weeks. We’re not sure how long after that
he will require crutches, or when he will be able to resume driving. However Brian is managing well and able to use crutches to move around from room to room. We expect that he will have a very good outcome, but meanwhile we’ll both
just ‘walk the walk’ (or ‘hobble on the walking aids’).
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| Viewpoint for the next 2 weeks |
Other than that I have had appointments with the
oncologist, and all appears to be progressing well for me. I’ll have another
MRI late next week and hopefully that will show that my spine has been behaving
itself and not deteriorating. I am now seeking more information regarding hip
surgery, but unfortunately a phone call yesterday revealed that my orthopaedic
surgeon is going away for extended leave in two weeks, so I am not sure where
that leaves me. I am waiting to hear back from the department at St Vincent’s. It
is my hope that something can be done to give me the ability to walk – even with
crutches – and hopefully drive again. I guess my biggest challenge in all of
this is my lack of independence – oh for the privilege of ducking down the
street or weeding the garden. Pray for patience for me!
Meanwhile, I keep busy enough keeping up with exercises
and with the normal household chores – they all take a bit longer that before –
and a bit extra now with Brian incapacitated. It’s surprising how we manage
things, and we are very grateful for the help and support from friends and
relations, near and far!
Thank you.
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