Immediate Post-Surgery Category

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Update on Right Foot Swelling

By: Christina on: Dec 31,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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This is my last post for 2008. Wow! I’m sitting here in my recliner typing on my laptop. I have terrible heartburn from the prednisone the doc put me on for the rash and swelling in my right foot.
The swelling has gone down and the rash has calmed way down, but neither is quite gone [...]

Recovery Week 4 – Stitches Out – Right Foot

By: Christina on: Dec 16,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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I got my stitches removed yesterday. It was all good except for one of the stitches. It hurt when it was removed and the incision bled in that area. Otherwise the incision is healing well. At this point I just have to be on the lookout for increased pain and redness around the incision.
I have [...]

Recovery Day 20 – Right Foot

By: Christina on: Dec 7,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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Wow! It’s been just about 3 weeks since partial release plantar fasciotomy (surgery) on my right foot. It’s so much better this time!
Last time (on the left foot) nausea was really bad not only when I would get up, but going out to the doc’s. It was terrible. This time I had a little nausea, [...]

Day 9 – Right Foot

By: Mom on: Nov 26,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery

We had a doctor’s appointment on Monday to get the bandages removed. This was exactly 7 days after the surgery. The foot looks “good” per the doctor. During the past 7 days we kept ice on for 30 minutes and off for 15. Now Christina will have ice morning, noon, and night or as needed.
Christina [...]

Two Days Following Surgery

By: Mom on: Nov 20,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery

We see a substantial difference in how Christina feels this time around. She is doing much better mentally and physically. We attribute this to two things: 1) God answering prayer on her behalf and 2) the nutritional supplementation Christina started during her recovery after the first surgery and is continuing because of all the health [...]

Surgery Day – Right Foot

By: Mom on: Nov 18,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery

We drove to San Francisco yesterday to spend the night for Christina’s surgery Tuesday AM. We didn’t go to Fisherman’s Wharf or Pier 39 but we did enjoy a very tasty dinner at Asqew Grill on California Street.
The surgery went well, we are home, Christina is resting. Pictures were taken of the actual surgery. Christina [...]

1 Month Post Plantar Fasciotomy – Left Foot

By: Christina on: Sep 13,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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I am pleased to report that I am able to walk without the use of crutches! I am very happy about that!! It’s not a normal walk to be sure, but at least I can walk and even put all of my weight on one foot. This is really good progress. Today was another milestone [...]

Much Better Physical Therapist!

By: Christina on: Sep 10,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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Late this morning I went to my new physical therapist and met her for the first time. I am so glad I went to this new place. Just upon entering the establishment I felt better, it was more professional and I had complete confidence in each person who worked with me. What a relief!
I also [...]

I Can Stand!

By: Christina on: Sep 9,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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I’m very excited this evening. I was sitting at my computer for a little bit and I noticed when I stood up that I could put more weight on my left foot. Then I realized that I could evenly split the weight between both feet – meaning I could stand normally! Very excited!! I still [...]

Had A Little Fall…

By: Christina on: Sep 6,2008 In: Immediate Post-Surgery
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So the good news is that the infection is doing better. The bad news is that I had a little fall. I’m still using my crutches as I can’t put full weight on my foot yet. I received a delivery from UPS so I reached outside and lifted the box into [...]

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About this blog

When I started thinking about having surgery for my plantar fasciitis I spent hours researching online. I could only find one personal experience with plantar fasciotomy and it hadn't been updated in a long time.

So I thought I'd chronicle my journey from beginning to end and post updates as time goes on as to how well the surgeries worked for me. I'll be having two - one surgery for each foot. I have bilateral plantar fasciitis.

I also created this blog so that my family, friends, associates and clients could easily check my progress and chat with me during recovery.

So if you're visiting this blog way after I've had surgery, I hope the information you find here helps. If you're one of my family members, friends, associates or clients, I hope you'll post lots of comments because your support will keep me going strong through post-op recovery.

Regardless of when you stop by, I'm glad you're here!


Disclaimer...

I am not a doctor or licensed professional. Information presented on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be used to replace the advice of your doctor, physical therapist or other medical or licensed professional. Information presented on this site is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure plantar fasciitis, foot pain or any other condition or illness. No statements have been evaluated by the FDA or other government or medical entity.

This is just me sharing my experiences with you. What works for me may not work for you or anyone else. If you have or suspect you have a medical condition such as plantar fasciitis or other foot pain, please see your physician immediately for proper care.


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