Hello Jan, I am so sorry that this problem with your leg is so complex. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for healing and getting you back to your "normal" as quickly as possible. Keep your "pleasant and positive attitude" that we all know that you have. This can't be an easy time for you and hubby. I know it sure would test my patience at least a few times a day.
Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -----Original Message----- From: Jan Hargrove <[email protected]> To: Janice Nichols <[email protected]>; TMIC-LIST <[email protected]> Sent: Sun, Nov 21, 2010 8:19 am Subject: Re: [TMIC] contracture questions Janice, I have no idea what a 'normal' person's healing would take, but because I have high BP and Diabetes, this isn't healing due to little circulation. I am currently under the care of the wound clinic at our hospital and with further testing it appears I most likely am a candidate for the hyperbaric (sp?) chamber which will take 2 hours/day, 5 days/week for a 6 week period. The infusion of oxygen into my system should heal the incision..........as to when my leg will be able to bear weight, no one has said!! I know I'll have some time in the fashionable orthopedic boot that I have rceived. With the fashion statement the boot makes I can wear my glasses I received following cataract surgery, and you'll not want to admit you know me!!! They say my residuals from tm make no difference. jan Jan, how long is it supposed to take for your ankle to heal? Does TM make things more complicated? I thought PT was not to hurt. Janice
