Foot surgery again?!?!?!!!
04-23-14, 07:23 PM
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Foot surgery again?!?!?!!!
Well, let's see...I get diagnosed with depression this past fall....have to endure the winter from Hell..and now I have a foot infection (I am a diabetic) so I am under dr's orders to stay completely off of my feet until further notice. This is not the time of year that i want to be cooped up inside off of my feet, with the nice weather arriving. The worst part is that I am registered for The Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer in June and I may not be able to do it, unless my foot is completely healed. For those of you who know me and my history with this, this is my 5th surgery, although this one will be minor....I hope.
I guess all I can say now is ^^@^#@#!!.
Rats,
Brian J.
I guess all I can say now is ^^@^#@#!!.
Rats,
Brian J.
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04-23-14, 08:00 PM
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Sorry man. I too am having foot problems after having bunion surgery over the winter. But, I don't think its as bad as your situation. Hang in there.
04-23-14, 08:25 PM
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Good luck with the surgery, Brian!
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04-24-14, 05:24 AM
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Sorry to hear about the foot acting up again, Brian. Take care of it and don't get wrapped up in the ride, your health is more important. Prayers for a successful surgery and a complete recovery.
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04-24-14, 05:28 AM
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Thank you Bill, and thank you everyone. The timing is rotten, not that it is ever a good time for this.
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04-24-14, 06:59 AM
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Best of luck Brian. Hope it heals fast and you are back on the bike quickly. Sending positive thoughts your way.
04-24-14, 07:17 AM
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I feel for you. I have been battling a bad gout attack the last 12 days that has kept me off the bike. Very frustrating as I was starting to do longer rides. Once the damned thing subsides, will probably have to start over. Just roll with it and get back to riding as soon as you can.
04-24-14, 09:06 AM
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Brian, my good man, it could be worst. I'm a 75 y.o. man. There is no medical procedure, pill, injection or other remedy that will change that. I, however, can at least still toddle along on a bike. Hang on buddy, better conditions are around the cormer.
04-25-14, 07:44 PM
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Thanks everyone. I went to the xare centre last night to have the wound dressing changed and was told that te wpund has dried up (this is a good thing) and that the odor has gone, so likely, has the infection (which is a really good thing). Having said that, the drs still want me off of my foot until the wound closes. The pressure from standing and walking keeps the wound open and causes doscharge. I have been trying to stay diligent and it has been tough, so the good news was nice. As an aside, the health care system here in Canada rates high marks thus far. (have not yet done ant riding outdoors and am getting antsy. Whatever fitness I built up on the trainer this winter is gone and I will have to buld a base all over again. THAT, I hate!
Cheers,
Brian J.
Cheers,
Brian J.
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04-26-14, 04:25 AM
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Well, let's see...I get diagnosed with depression this past fall....have to endure the winter from Hell..and now I have a foot infection (I am a diabetic) so I am under dr's orders to stay completely off of my feet until further notice. This is not the time of year that i want to be cooped up inside off of my feet, with the nice weather arriving. The worst part is that I am registered for The Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer in June and I may not be able to do it, unless my foot is completely healed. For those of you who know me and my history with this, this is my 5th surgery, although this one will be minor....I hope.
I guess all I can say now is ^^@^#@#!!.
Rats,
Brian J.
I guess all I can say now is ^^@^#@#!!.
Rats,
Brian J.
04-26-14, 09:52 AM
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Thank you. This is my 5th (or 6th) time going through this. The last time was in 2009 so I thought I finally had it licked. It shows me that i need to be more vigilant...I thought I was being vigilant but, apparently not vigilant enough. I have been followinng dr's orders implicitly and it seems to be healing well, if slowly. They are pleased with its progress but I am not going to get lax with this.
I do have plenty to read and watch, but I want to be outside on my bike or outside with my camera. I am not very good at being patient but I am not stupid and have no desire to make this any worse.
BTW....Is there anyone who doesn't like Game Of Thrones?"
Cheers,
Brian J.
I do have plenty to read and watch, but I want to be outside on my bike or outside with my camera. I am not very good at being patient but I am not stupid and have no desire to make this any worse.
BTW....Is there anyone who doesn't like Game Of Thrones?"
Cheers,
Brian J.
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