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[Sycamore67]

Three weeks ago, I had a five hour surgery on my left foot to reconstruct it due to a condition called Charcot.  I am now non weight bearing for a total of 10 weeks on that foot.  My shop and scroll saw is downstairs with a dozen steps.  There is no way to get there.  I am really enjoying the projects all of you are posting especially those with more details about how you made them.  I desperately want to get back to.some scrolling.

 

This is so different having to rely on my wife for so much.  She has been an Angel.  I do get around the house with a knee Scooter.  The pain in the foot not too bad but have had to stop anti-inflammatory meds so my other parts are hurting.  The forum brings me enjoyment.  PLEASE KEEP POSTING YOUR PROJECTS!!!!!

I am posting two pictures with one showing my foot with about 13 screws and a plate.  So far, I have had a type of sturdy padded wrap but get a cast this week.

Edited May 10 by Sycamore67

[Richard Hotchkiss]

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you can get back to the saw soon, will be keeping you in our prayers.

[rjweb]

Wow looks like you have more metal than my truck in your foot, get Weil soon, RJ

[barb.j.enders]

Take care and heel (pun intended) quickly.

[ChelCass]

Oh Wow, Do those pins stay in forever or come out at some point?  That looks really painful.  I hope your foot heals quickly and with the least amount of pain.

[TAIrving]

I had to look up the Charcot foot condition; that sounds serious.  Best wishes for a good outcome and for your return to scrolling.  

[daveww1]

get well soon

[AUTOMILE]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Mike Crosa]

Hope you have a fast recovery

[Sycamore67]

Thank you all for the responses.  I really enjoy reading and seeing projects.  I think the screws stay in along with the other hardware I already had.  I think I need this tee shirt.

[Dan]

Ouch! I'm glad the pain is manageable. Hope for a speedy recovery.

[kmmcrafts]

Hope you have a speedy recovery and can get back to your shop very soon. 

[Jim McDonald]

To quote the great craftsman and philosopher Red Green:

"We're all pullin' for ya."

Pay attention to the docs and when  the time comes-- your therapist. 

[OCtoolguy]

Wow, you have more screws than Ace Hdwe. I hope you heal fast with no residual pain. I've got a neuroma on my right foot that needs to be fixed but the warning of no driving for 2 mos. has kept me from doing it. 

[Scrappile]

Ouch!  I do not envy you.   Hoping for a speedy painless recovery for you.

[meflick]

Larry, prayers and best wishes for good healing. My husband has a couple of foot X-rays that look similar to yours. He broke his heels on both feet about 3 1/2 years ago. He has about 13 screws in one foot, and 16 in the other. It can be a long road to recovery, but follow the Drs orders and give the foot time to heal and do your PT. My husband does well now and most people would never know now the damage and repair that was done. I can tell when he’s had a long day on his feet. I need to keep that shirt in mind when he ever decides to retire.

[Sycamore67]

I am celebrating as I have reached the 5 week point which is the half way point. .Hopefully, at ten weeks I will be able to use my foot a little.  

I have to mention how grateful I am for my wife doing so much.  It is difficult for her.

[Juan Rodriguez]

Wishing the best for a fast recovery! Hang in there , one step at time!

[wombatie]

Wow painful.  I know how you feel I had ankle surgery about 15 years ago.  I was on crutches for 8 weeks, then physio for another 4.  I did a lot of reading and found lots of patterns on line.  Maybe you can teach yourself to use Ai, just a thought.  Take care of yourself and listen to your doctor and your wife.

Marg