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health issues and the big 60.
3 years ago
So, this summer I had my 60th birthday. How the heck did that happen? I don't feel 60!
Then around the beginning of November, I noticed my foot was sore and was starting to swell up. Went to my doctor and he said wear compression stockings and see what happens. It got worse and I went to the ER the day after Thanksgiving. They said infection and gave me antibiotics. So I took a few days off from work and lazed about with foot in the air.
It got worse, back to the ER. They put me on different antibiotics and told me to come back the next day for more. Went back the next day and they admitted me to hospital. The diagnosis went from cellulitis to bone infection to Charcot foot. Four days in hospital on major antibiotics, got x-rays, vein scans, and an MRI and the settled on Charcot foot. So back to work with crutches and an orthopedic boot, and limited duty.
Heal up for six to eight weeks, then they decide if I'll need any reconstruction surgery of the affected foot. I've been out of hospital a week now, it's still red and swollen, I hope it is getting better.
Also getting a colonoscopy in January.... I'm sooo looking forward to that... Not.
Then around the beginning of November, I noticed my foot was sore and was starting to swell up. Went to my doctor and he said wear compression stockings and see what happens. It got worse and I went to the ER the day after Thanksgiving. They said infection and gave me antibiotics. So I took a few days off from work and lazed about with foot in the air.
It got worse, back to the ER. They put me on different antibiotics and told me to come back the next day for more. Went back the next day and they admitted me to hospital. The diagnosis went from cellulitis to bone infection to Charcot foot. Four days in hospital on major antibiotics, got x-rays, vein scans, and an MRI and the settled on Charcot foot. So back to work with crutches and an orthopedic boot, and limited duty.
Heal up for six to eight weeks, then they decide if I'll need any reconstruction surgery of the affected foot. I've been out of hospital a week now, it's still red and swollen, I hope it is getting better.
Also getting a colonoscopy in January.... I'm sooo looking forward to that... Not.
Colonoscopy, I had to fast 2 days and take the lax (mix with Gatorade) --results ok but by all means make sure you fully evacuate your bowels before your operation (a quick sleep while they do it)