My recent footwear
Dr. Rick the
podiatrist removed the entire left half of my toenail on an ailing little piggy
last Tuesday, including the root of the nail on the painful side of the toe.
The ingrown toenail was
on the toe next to the big toe on my right foot—the one that still has
sensation. It had been painful for more than two weeks. Since it was already
sore and swollen, I figured a sandal would avoid any pressure on the ailing
little piggy after the podiatrist did whatever he was going to do and the
deadening injections wore off. It worked, but because sandals don’t work with
the brace or Bioness I need for walking, the mismatched footwear looked pretty
bizarre.
After my stroke I
ditched footwear with any hint of style in favor of shoes I could wear
successfully with brace or my Bioness. My priority in post-stroke reality is
regaining movement. I am ruthless about wearing what helps rather than hinders,
although I have had assistance from therapists in recognizing the difference at
times.
I have been off my
feet most of last week. Saturday included outings, yes, with my odd footwear,
to our favorite coffee shop and to a Saturday evening church service.
My foot is healing
and feeling better. I am still avoiding shoe or sock on that particular little
piggy. Hopefully by the time for therapy on Tuesday, two days from now, I will
be back into shoes that match.
comfort is always the name of the game for me, i can't wear closed in shoes, so i live in sandals. sorry about your toe. i had my big toe done like that years ago and it was not fun.
ReplyDeleteI see a pedicurist every 4-6 weeks. That's the only way to prevent ingrown toenails. You have my sympathy. Pain is never a good thing.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, yet another thing we have in common. I had both big toes "done." I had ingrown toenails and plantar fascii in both heels. Doc says it is owing to dry tendons and nails (A side effect of aging and meds).
ReplyDeleteI wore sandles for ages, still do in the house. A week or two ago, I went out and bought myself some nice walking shoes. Now, if I can shed some weight, I hope to be able to take walks again. That is walks of longer than a block or two. Dianne
Yikes that looks painful. I used to have them all the time when I worked and wore stylish shoes. Since I joined the sneaker generation, all is well. Hope you are healed up soon.
ReplyDeleteOuch! The toe nail removal doesn't sound like fun :( Hope you'll be good as new very soon.
ReplyDeleteAs for stylish footwear, I gave that up many years ago! Give me foot comfort or give me nothing at all!!! LOL
Hope you have "Happy Feet" again soon, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it is painful but it seems you are doing everything the right way to heal quickly.
Keep plugging along. Your strides are so encouraging.