First Follow-Up: Not Much Fun...But My Cast is Cool

I have had a great attitude through this whole process. My husband has been amazing, work has been flexible and my friends have taken me out here and there to keep me from going insane. I've gone through 100 percocets in 2.5 weeks and just started a new prescription. I am doing great...but I honestly had no idea how bad this would hurt. It is no walk in the park. And I'm afraid that the worst us ahead. 

I had my first follow-up appt today. They took my splint off and removed my stitches.

I have a small incision on the inside ankle from the arthroscopy. This was done to remove the loose cartiledge and inflammation in my joints.

I have a 3 inch scar on the outside ankle from the Brostrom procedure.  The scar is fairly gruesome but it's a thin line and I'm sure it will heal just fine. 

My poor calf has already atrophied and looks pretty pitiful. (My awesome Hubby is working from yet another doctor appointment.)

Then I met with Dr Lutta. He was pleased so far. He prescribed more pain medication and said that I would be in the hard cast for 2 weeks. At that point, I will start physical therapy. 

The nurse that set me cast had to position my ankle at 90 degrees. That was AWFUL. I cried and cried. And that's when it hit me that physical therapy is going to suck. :(

On the upside, I ordered Casttoo. I now have the best looking summer cast in town.