I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning

I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. 🤔 I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. 🙏🏽 **I didn’t even think to ask for copies of the X-rays.** 🤦🏾‍♀️ During his assessment of my incision, he said that my tissues reacted to the dissolvable stitches when they started breaking down, meaning there is some delayed healing there. He said “there’s no need to worry about it fully healing”. During his assessment of my toe, he demonstrated the extension and traction exercise by firmly holding my ankle and pulling/holding my toe for 1 full minute until I felt a “pop”. The “pop” felt great. He said it will help loosen up the scar tissue that’s causing the stiffness as well as help with it becoming more flexible. I am to have my husband do that for me at least twice daily.🥰 He then demonstrated some cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe, which were toe lift-offs and opposite action. I am to do both of these exercises 3x daily 10-20 times each session. So, I am to do all of the following: -return to normal activities as tolerated, including driving 😉 -perform extension/traction exercises 2-3x daily and hold for 1 minute each time until the “pop” -perform cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe 2x daily 10-20 times each time -continue all other exercises recommended via pt -continue massaging around the incision to loosen up scar tissue -continue massaging my toe to decrease swelling -wear supportive shoes as much as possible He also cut off the majority of the loose dead skin from my incision site! 😃 It was ready to be removed and I was too chicken to do it because I didn’t want to mess it up. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I am to cover the area with a soft nonstick border for the next week or until it fully closes/heals again in order to ward off infection. I’ll see him again in 4wks! To say I am “happy” would be an understatement. I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. **I didn’t even think to ask No photo description available. Shared post Carmon Watson Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:45am. These items plus a knee scooter and shower chair are what I have to help aid in my recovery. Am I missing anything that is a “must-have”? Thanks in advance! Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:45am. These items plus a knee scooter and shower chair are what I have to help aid in my recovery. Am I missi May be an image of text that says 'Amazon's Choice 1 sustainability feature 1K+ bought in past month'. 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The entire drive went GREAT! The brake pedal didn’t bother my foot/toe at all!!! No pain or anything. 🙏🏽 I’m proud of myself for taking the opportunity to at least try it. If it would’ve become an issue for my foot, my husband was there to take over. 🥰 Thankfully, that didn’t happen and his “assistance” wasn’t necessary. We enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere and conversation between us as well as with other customers and staff. On the drive back home, we stopped at a roadside produce stand and got lots a fresh, homegrown goodies. 😀 Overall, I really, really enjoyed myself. I needed THIS so much. We’re safely back home now and I’m in the process of preparing food to cook for this evening’s dinner as we’re having company over later. This surgery isn’t easy. Neither is the recovery. Take it slow and steady and don’t allow ANYTHING (including fear and yourself) to get in the way of YOUR individual healing. **Here’s a photo of us right before we started stuffing our faces. 😂** I’ll be 6wks post-op on August 5th. Well, folks…guess who decided to go for a drive today?! …ME! I asked my husband to ride with me for a test drive around town because I wanted to see how my foot would handle it. I ended up driving around for about 15 minutes, going anywhere from 15-30mph, (depending on where we were) and then we agreed for me to go ahead and be the one to make the drive to our chosen diner for lunch. The diner is only 30 miles away. The speed limit the May be an image of one or more people and people smiling Shared post