Thank you, Sue for those kind words of encouragement. I have tried to use ice, but since I am wearing a wrap, it doesn't seem to penetrate the covering and provide comfort. I do elevate whenever possible. My surgeon says I must be doing too much to cause this pain and I need to baby it more. I feel that I am following the protocols accordingly.
I wish he was a bit more sympathetic to my concerns. I was not fully aware of the length of time required for this healing.
Glad to have found you here and I appreciate your help.
Thanks

Sue
I had to update you on my status. Today, Monday, was to have been my 7th week with this cast and I was supposed to have it removed today and then move into a removeable cast as well as start PT. Unfortunately, I contracted COVID from my dear sweet husband, and tested positive on Saturday. I started to feel poorly this morning, so I immediately contacted the doctor's office to cancel my appointment. The nurse said she would have to speak with the doctor and get back to me.
She called a few hours later, sharing that the doctor was going out of town next week, so unless I tested negative prior to Friday, I would then have to remain in the cast for 2 more weeks. That would be a total of 5 weeks in this particular cast, and a total of 10 weeks in a cast overall.
I politely explained to her that you could test positive for several weeks after your initial infection. She didn't have a response, but instead said the doctor didn't want to jeopardize his and his staff's health. She then told me to call the office on Thursday if I have tested negative. If so, they would then try to squeeze me in on Friday.
I am beyond trying to figure this out. I can't help but think that spending two more weeks in a cast is an ineffective approach to my healing. That, and not starting PT, could also impair things.
Additionally, not having other doctors (a backup one) who could see me next week would be an option as well, No.
What are your thoughts on this?