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Two weeks out, still very uncomfortable, not really pain. The chest area feels so tight! Steri-strips not falling off yet. Contacted doc through portal and found out the steri-strips are also glued on. No wonder everything feels so tight. It should result in good looking scars? From what I can see, the surgeon did a darn good job!

Feeling better. Yesterday was the first day I felt like doing anything. Got a couple of Amazon returns ready to go. Dropped them off to ship back today. My first drive in two weeks. Activity wore me out. Get tired pretty easily.
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With regatd to Plantar Fasciitis: my trainer recommended "recovery sandals" for walking around at home. I got Spenco's via Walmart; Hoka's are also reportedly very good.
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Thanks Geaton! I now know what dry needling is!
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Work, not next week the following week maybe a couple of half days. After doc on the 10th.
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Send: Dry needling... https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/on-pins-and-needles-just-what-is-dry-needling
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Beatty,
What is "dry needling?".
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Healing rays to Llama & Glad 🌞🌞🌞 and anyone else recovering today. I really hope things get easier for you very soon. I'd wait for the 2nd jab until well too.

Was it EB with the plantar fasciitis?

Years ago I tried all the treatments & remedies too ☹️.

Video of me walking (how horrible!) showed I rolled one foot in. Weak glute max possible cause, causing a cascade of twisted wrong muscle use.
Hamstring stretches, some physio massages & orthotics seemed to help.

I am now a fan of dry needling to release overtight muscles quickly & am trying to improve my posture for the future.

I call this Canadian Physio my guru. Never met him but love his website! If the link doesn't work, the site is 'Why Things Hurt' by Brent Stevenson.

https://youtu.be/ouEP1ZbzIbo
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Oh my, Glad, you are amazing!
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Glad: Feel *better* and then get second shot.
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Chris: Thank you so much!
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Glad: Take it easy. Your body has been through trauma. So has my cousin, who had her bilateral mastectomy about 4 weeks ago. Perhaps it's best for you to feel & then get your second shot.
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Need to check for lavender and chamomile tea. No arm exercises yet, no reaching, no lifting, nada. As little activity with arms as possible. Doc doesn't even want me on the computer. No I am not dictating this.🌝

Slept in a recliner the first few nights, then wedge pillow. Now at home wedge with additional pillows is more comfortable.

Have prescription for Norco but I am just using Tylenol if I need it. I just don't feel like it is pain I am experiencing. It really is more discomfort and sleep disturbance is probably normal.

My kiddos have been so good with helping me. Dd2 came to pick me up the day before surgery. Took me to sons where I spent 7 nights, well six because of night in hospital. Then dd1 drove me home on Wednesday and stayed three nights. She went back home today and son is now here for awhile, we will see how it goes. Have to go back to doc on the 10th, want to drive myself, two hours would stay one night, then back home.

Back to work next week? We will see.
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Hi all, I just caught up on this thread after a while. I too had plantar fasciitis several years ago. It was very painful and I went through the range of treatments: inserts in shoes, injections, other medications. Nothing really helped. Then a new podiatrist recommended I try Fit Flops - can you get these in the US? After buying a pair the problem virtually disappeared overnight! I’m now on my 4th pair and really only wear them at home, but that seems to be enough to stop the problem flaring up again. Also, a doctor friend of mine said that boots rather than shoes, and with a mid-heel, were better than shoes as they offered much more all round support. Not in the summer though, obviously!

Also, Glad and Llama, hope you are both starting to feel a little better.
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I hope that you feel better soon, Glad. Hugs!
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Don't worry about stretching out the interval between your vaccinations, when we were in short supply in Canada we routinely delayed second shots for several weeks.
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Glad,
Place a pillow under each arm, from shoulder to hands, as you lay on your back.
Do your arm exercises when and as prescribed.

Soon, you will be feeling better.

If you need to skip a Covid-19 vaccine, can you catch up later with a booster? Ask your doctor if that is a good idea?
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(((((((glad)))))) sorry you are suffering. Lack of sleep and fatigue are the pits!!! I understand your concern about getting your second shot. You don't need to feel worse. It takes time to recover. Pamper yourself!
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Sorry to hear that, glad. Are you taking pain medication and using ice packs? I am sure it is uncomfortable but you just had the surgery and it will take a little time to get back to baseline. I would call your doctor and tell him how uncomfortable you are and he might recommend something stronger for you. How about sleeping in a recliner with your head elevate to about 30 -40 degrees. That might help. Fractured ribs are no comparison but my broken 3 ribs were very painful and I slept better in a recliner. Bigelow Chamomile& Lavender Herbal Tea is very good one. It puts me to sleep within an hour and I sleep sound. I hope you feel better soon. Big hug.
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Your body has been through massive trauma and needs to heal!!!
If you are open to alternative therapies then a little bit of reiki or reflexology might be beneficial.
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New phase in healing? I have been so uncomfortable the last week and a half, not sleeping much. I think I slept 16 hours of the last 24. Just exhausted and doesn't take much to tire me out.

Still need second moderna, thought I would do it today, finding I am nervous if I have a reaction, then I will be really wiped out!
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My niece is having a colonoscopy next week and just told me she is looking forward to going into a deep sleep and after the procedure she will have a nice snack. She had the easier prep five ago but insurance does not pay and she will be consuming a gallion of golighly prep. I guess you can kind of compare it to my dental cleanings at a school. My cleaning takes about 3-4 hours and I look forward to the time alone and the quietness.
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EB: Okay. I get corticosteroid injections in my arthritic knees and it's very helpful. I wish you luck if you get the shot. You're welcome.

So sorry for your friends. Prayers for them.
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Gershun: Thank you so much.
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EB.

Sorry about your friend getting Covid, in spite of already being vaccinated. As you know. the same happened to my daughter. Her entire office was vaccinated and there were breakthrough infections of Covid. She was fully vaccinated and still ran a temp, body aches, lost her taste and smell and had respiratory issues. She’s doing better now, but is still run down. My daughter has always had a lot of energy and now is drained after doing a few simple chores around her apartment.

I have cousins that are against the vaccine. I think that they were in denial about the possibility of getting Covid. Their eight year old daughter came home with Covid. Then their 12 year old got it, along with their mom and dad. They didn’t wear masks, went out everywhere, restaurants, church and so on. Sadly, their luck ran out. They were totally delusional about how Covid is spread and caught. I seriously doubt that they are skeptical about it now. What a tough way to learn a lesson!
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Foot doctor called today and told me to put Velcro in my shoes with the inserts. For $50 I would think he would exchange them for something different that fits properly.
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I haven’t had any foot issues. It sounds painful 😣 and frustrating!

My youngest daughter had problems with bunions as a teenager. I didn’t know anything about those and was surprised that she had them. I used to think bunions were a condition that only old people got, because my great aunts had them.

My daughter had to wear certain shoes. When I did PT after my accident, I saw a young woman in her twenties that had bunions. She said that she loved wearing high heels and going out dancing. She was upset that her bunions were interfering with her social life! Hahaha 🤣

Oh my gosh, I wore high heels as a younger person, but the shoes that the young women are wearing today are ridiculous! I am afraid that I would kill myself if I tried to walk in some of those shoes. It’s funny, I loved stylish shoes when I was younger, I still like pretty shoes, but these days I am all about comfort. If our feet hurt, it is miserable.

Some people never wish to give up style no matter how much it hurts or even if they are off balance. There was a woman that attended my church who had to be in her 80’s. She was always dressed very well, including her high heel shoes. Her husband always wore a suit. When she would walk up to receive communion, she held her husband’s arm to keep from falling down!

After her husband died, I hadn’t seen her in Mass. I ran into her in the grocery store though. She was wearing sweatpants and tennis shoes! LOL
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Geaton, the real problem is my sweet tooth, I find it is difficult not having dessert and this has been since Covid. I have been baking a lot. My mom has a sweet tooth too. I pass a good bakery and I stop and get something and then that turns into wanting another. You are right it is some type of psychological filling a need. I tend to want sweets when I am stressed but it does make me feel better especially rich chocolate .I do make most foods from scratch. I eat healthy meals most of the time but the sweets might be the main problem.
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We sure did, Need. Wished him a very happy and healthy retirement.
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EB,

It is sad to lose a doctor that we appreciate. You will miss him but I am sure that you and your mom wish him a very happy retirement.
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Ready to go into the house after moms appointment and she started whining like a little puppy dog. It was raining at a steady pace. She did not want to go out in the rain. We stayed in the car until the rain stopped.
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