After five months of pain in my foot, I returned for the second time to the foot specialist who treats all the professional ballet dancers in my city. With the pain in the ball of my foot and into my toes, I knew I was in good hands with Dr, Chau.
Six weeks ago I was advised my tennis injury was due to ligaments in my foot “just dying to pop out.” They’ve become so stretched and unstable. The best part of it all is the doc wrapped my toes to restrict the ligaments and gave me a pad for my shoe advising me the ligaments will most likely heal on their own. Great! I was willing to keep my activity level restricted while nursing my foot back to health. This wonderful doctor of mine told me I could play occasional tennis, and that makes me happy!
Today as I waited for the doctor to come in I contemplated whether to tell her how I was really feeling. I was trying to decide if I could just live with this pain. After all, I don’t want a cast or boot or be told to not do anything at all, or worst of all the s….. word! Actually, this would be a good time to go out on the disabled list because most of my dear “jock” friends are injured. We could start a support group! The fact of the matter is my foot still hurts, maybe a little worse. The tape helps for sure but without it I can’t walk without pain and favoring it.
As Dr. Chau examined my foot she told me the reason I had this condition is because my second and third toes are too long, they’re longer then my big toe and they really should be shorter especially for someone who likes sports. The next step? We wait six weeks and then talk surgery. Yes, she wants to cut both of the bones in my two toes and make them shorter! Make them shorter? OUCH!!!!!!! Now, I’m no rocket scientist but that sounds like a really big deal! I am not a surgery person. I have a shoulder that need to be put back together but that’s just not going to happen for me anytime soon, hopefully never. Shorter toes? We’ll have to see about that one.
My life is so busy with my kids I hardly have time to think about myself, and that’s a good thing especially now that I have my foot to fret about! Steve is not happy to hear I may need surgery but he has always wanted me to wear Birkenstock sandals, they’re his favorite shoe. If my toes are shorter I will fit the mold better for the Birkenstocks. If I do need surgery after all, while most husbands would give their wives a beautiful bouquet of flowers after a rough painful day in the OR, I’ll most likely be presented with a pair of Birkenstocks!
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps”. Proverbs 16:9
Prayers are appreciated for my foot and toes!! I like them just the way they are!!
Blessings,
Debbie
1 comment:
Oh, Deb, I'm praying for you and your toes! It's very likely your ligaments will heal in the six weeks of waiting. Be patient and know that whatever the outcome you have a friend to rehab with!
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
Love you,
Kelli
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