@jenniferhunter Oh, you poor girl, I know this is not a part of our problem, but this is my granddaughter with her long hair, she will be 9 August 14th, on my birthday. I'm sorry I just learned how to put pictures on a post.
You are having more trouble than I am after my 9 hour surgery. I feel so bad for you. It must be really painful. I know my daughter had a cast on for a broken arm by her wrist growth plate that they were concerned about. Anyway, I know about the swelling hers got unbearable and they cut it to loosen it and wrapped it with stretchy wrap. We were in Iowa when it happened, but lived in Seattle at that time. Anyway, her cast fell off after the swelling came down and I just put it back on. I hope this gives you a laugh, because you could sure use one.
I am so sorry you are having so much pain and trying to walk. You are worse that the back fusion surgery I had, I am off all pain pills and wear my brace and try not to bend, twist, or lift anything over 7 pounds. So I know how hard it can be to get back on your feet. I will think and pray that your foot and all the parts of it will heal so you can have less pain. Don't be scared to use your pain pills you need them at this time. Let us know how you get along.