Its unravelling already - The ward I was told to report to was closed, so I was sent to another ward, who didn’t know what to do with me, so I was walked (well hobbled) to the arse end of the hospital and dumped in a ward there. Nobody’s told me a bloody thing but at least my work internet gets me on to the Hospital WiFi!
I have my own supply of strong painkillers stashed at the bottom of my bag - if the NHS fails, I won’t go wanting! 
All done now. Sipping tea and waiting on some morphine. My even get back home tonight after all! 
I grabbed some popcorn before I sat down to read your posts this morning. Totally worth it. I am glad you have extra pain killers. I always try to store extras from previous perceptions. Still think you should tour America. I think I read you were from Scotland somewhere. Americans would dig your Scottish Accent. Good luck on the recovery. Is that the only surgery you’ll need?
So I didn’t see it any of the other posts so far but how long have you been in this fight with this surgery thing been going on. The earliest post regarding surgery that I saw in this one was Oct. 25 2012. But I know the problem with the pain has been there longer then that.
Doing well, got boot fitted and crutches, then dressed, just waiting for discharge letter.
Probably going to regret this when the nerve block wears off but at least I’ll be in my own bed,
Yes, it was a full year before they accepted me for surgery. Hopefully no more - My shoulder is responding well to less invasive treatments but a few more may be needed.
And the States is one of the places I intend to get back to as soon as I’m fully fit again.
Great to hear! BTW is that a spider head as your Avatar? Any significance behind the cool picture?
No, just that I liked it and I quite like Jumping Spiders - It could change to something very different on a whim tomorrow.
Chicks dig scars man. Although I have never heard it in reference to a foot.
The last two nights have been pretty hellish for pain but this morning, its a little easier.
Well, the nurse seems to think things are doing very well and I can dispense with the clomping great pressure bandage:
Three weeks post-op yesterday, bruising is almost gone and today was the first day I managed to get out and about with only one crutch. Still bloody sore but progress is good.
At last - I finally managed a pair of shoes today and can ditch that awful padded boot!
Sore as hell to begin with and the nerves have finally reconnected to my big toe. I can even wiggle it a bit but the ITCHING is something else! 
Read all the way through this recently, very entertaining and inspiring 
Be good to see you get back on it soon.
Another step forward after a long time of not a lot happening.
Today, no pus had drained from the wound and the scab is now mostly gone.
If it keeps-up for maybe two more days, I can start to work on getting my fitness back-up to scratch. I’m amazed at how weak my foot/leg has become after all this time.
I also made it out at night for the first time since before the surgery last weekend - just one sedate place that was pretty quiet but its a start. Was hoping to get out tonight but was too tired/sore after a good longish walk in the afternoon. Hopefully next weekend will be better!
Cheers!
Ooooh… Mobo, my man! You’re up and about. Lovely to see you getting up and along without a boot and in reg shoes.
You’ll be stealing women’s hearts with blatant abandon in a short while, you sexy man.
It brings a big smile on my face to see where you are and KNOW where you’ve come from to get here!
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Thanks - Yes, for the first time in a long time, the end is really in sight!
It will be a while before I go dancing again but if all goes well, I’ll be back into the gym tomorrow and hopefully ditch the crutch soon after -Although it is forecast to get rather icy/snowy around the weekend.
First day wholly without a crutch since mid Sep and indeed the first day without a stick in over two years and I covered a fair of distance.
Slowly certainly and I’m suffering a bit now but fuck, what a step forward - Freedom of movement again!
Hark…!
Is that a returning fallout suddenly started burning-up my phone, or what!
This one was mainly nurtured on A314/IH/P74 + sexual (TUTH or NPA)
Oh and wildman pal is back from a long (blonde-related) stint in the US, so some interesting times could be ahead! :o
