Cindy RN Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Well after 7 days of IV antibiotics my R leg from the calf down to my toes is so swollen I do not have a shoe to fit it. I am going to put on one of the elastic stockings on it in the morning when I get up to see if that will help the swelling. I think the pain is really from the swelling pulling on the staples at the incision site. I guess I am just SICK of this. I have to take my dad to the Dr tomorrow morning-he has been coughing alot and is short of breath. I had called a few days ago to get him in and they went ahead and ordered a CXR so they could see it before he is seen on Thur. I will have the Dr look at the foot while I am there. It really looks better-just the darned swelling. I really hope his CXR just shows an upper resp problem. He is 69 and has smoked since he was about 13. I don't even allow myself to think of what this be. I am glad to see so much good news on here lately-- I have some!! My 25 yo daughter-who STILL lives at home got a job as a counselor for a sexually abused childrens home in Terre Haute, IN. It is located at the Gibault School for boys. This is the same school Charles Manson attended when he was young. Not a model student HA!!! She is really excited and this is the type of work she has been trying to get into. Thanks for listening, I feel like I have griped enough. Love to all, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Cindy, This is gripe central, the place to just get it off our shoulders. Hope for good news for your Dad. Do you know why your leg is so swollen? Much success for your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Can't be fun with that swollen leg pushing against the staples, Cin ....so I sure hope the doc can figure out how to reduce the swelling. Makes me "ouch" just to think of it. I'll be holding good thoughts for your dad too...so please come back and let us how how you both are doing...ok? Hang in there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 You sure have your challenges, don't you. I hope your leg heals soon, your Dad will be ok, and your daughter's success in her new job. Keep smilin' ok? Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Oh, gosh, More and more prayers.........for your poor leg, your dad and prayers of thanks for your daughter who is willing to do "angels' work". Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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