More Waiting

Dr. Gorek, my super surgeon, today said there is still a chance that the pain could go away. The post-surgery numbness of the two outside toes on my left foot going down the foot and up the leg into my behind also may go away. I'm somewhat optimistic about that since it's not as bad as it was 4 weeks ago. He wants to wait 6 more weeks and then do X-rays. Said that as long as the Percocet is working and I'm able to function reasonably well, we shouldn't be aggressive. And he seems to feel that I can take Percocet indefinitely. So I guess I'll continue to do more things and to make plans assuming that everything will be okay. I've gone back to deep water aerobics and am doing a bit more walking with the hounds and a little more exercising. Went to the symphony Saturday. Clothes are uncomfortable on my back but bearable if I wear a camisole or undershirt to protect the incision area. Incision is healing fine and is almost free of scabs, but the whole area continues to itch and not to like hard pressure such as chair backs. Cut is 6-7 inches long and crosses my waist. Am not sure about making travel plans, such as going to PA in June for a "mini-reunion" with my Swarthmore class. It sounds as if surgery, even if he decides I need it, will not be urgent unless the Percocet stops working. I don't like not knowing, and I don't like taking such a strong drug, but I'm glad I don't seem to have any side effects and glad there's still some hope and glad that I can lead an active life for the moment. I'll try to update you all every couple of weeks. Thanks for your continued support!