Heard back from Dr. office about level of pain

[ohyes]

The nurse called back to ask questions, then called again after she had spoken with the surgeon. My pain reliever has been changed (from Vicodin) to 50 mg. of Tramadol. Had two about an hour and a half ago, and it seems to be helping. She said orders from doctor were to slow way down and to do nothing for a couple days....no walking, no exercises.

The physical therapist came out today. I relayed the instructions from the doctor's office. He tried to reach the doctor or nurse, but had no luck. So, he just did really, really simply ankle mobility stuff--told me to stop the second there was any pain - that pain meant i was going backward. My ROM had gone down to 70; i think it was 82 last Tuesday. He assured me this happens fairly frequently when folks try to do too much to soon, and i will be back on track very soon. He is a very gentle type of guy.

I was just feeling so good those first few days. It didn't seem like I was doing too much at the time. For the next few days or weeks or months, i am slowing waaaaay down.

 

[Jamie]

Good for you, Ohyes.....it sounds like you have a good medical team on your side. You are wise to scale it back for a while. Let us know how you're getting along.

 

[Judles]

Ohyes!!!! Ohyes!!!! Please take it EASY!!!! Rome wasn't built in a day!!!! (0)

 

[ohyes]

That's what the physical therapist said, Rome wasn't built in a day, but it sure could be torn down in a day. Something i hadn't really thought through before. :sct:

 

[Texas]

Then you make sure you take it easy...........talk on here but you need to relax i will ck on you...........lol.....kidding.......do take care of yourself it wil be worth it in the long run.....good luck to you feel better.............)