17 Days Post Op: Scars

Today I was able to take a normal shower for the first time in a long time! The privilege of having the ability to bathe on your own is sublime.

I was also able to try on my new snowmobile suit (!!!) which will come in handy once moto season kicks up. You gotta have things to look forward to when you’re healing; a little carrot to spur you on.

While I cannot walk without my aircast plus a side of “I’m gonna throw up” pain just yet, I am starting to get some movement and independence back.

Recovery has taken longer due to a viral infection which is slowly passing. Energy is still very low. Pain when not walking is very manageable. I am also able to remove my aircast while lying down and when doing range of motion ankle exercises.

Won’t be able to drive any type of vehicle until the aircast is no longer needed. My new “big toe” structure needs to set in place so it’s onward and upward til my next check up on Valentines Day.

After my shower, I pat dry the incisions and poked around a little bit. I was taught with my last surgery to play with scars. Eventually, being able to pinch and pluck at incision sites/scar tissue helps that tissue return to almost-normal (lessens negative adhesive behaviours, irritability, etc.) sensation/function.

I didn’t go too touchy feely though as this is the first time I’m touching the scars and there is still some numbness in the toe so I don’t want to do any damage. Ankle is quite swollen, too. So It’s back in the cast for now. I’ll keep ya posted throughout this recovery period in case you or someone you know is going through something similar.