Friday, April 27, 2007

HOCK EDEMA a.k.a. ANKLE SWELLING Day 4












This is what the discharge papers were talking about- "With the TTA procedure, it's not uncommon to see some bruising and edema around the hock (ankle) and on the inside of the leg below the incision. These changes are not painful and will resolve without treatment in 3-10 days." Mom just wonders how much its normal. She still feels really really guilty about not being here today and can't help but think this would have all been prevented. We'll just have to wait and see and keep me very still (if that's possible)... Mom's coming to check on me 'cuz I keep whining and moving around (that darn pain patch), gotta go...

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