two months later...

Two months later and I can honestly say that going through with this surgery was the best decision I've ever made. In my 25 years I haven't made many, but this one was by far the best. I went to the doctor again today for my 60 day follow up and he was thrilled at how well my toes are healing. I still have some swelling around the knuckle on my second toe on both feet and my pinky toe on the left, but they are overall doing well. My biggest concern is the scarring at this point. I have continued to use the vitamin e oil and I massage the swollen area, but the scars are still healing. The last scab just fell off my third toe on my right foot a week ago.

My doctor said that I have to remain in flat shoes for the next five weeks, and after than I can return to wearing heels and other shoes. I have to be honest though. I have tip toed around my house in heels on occassion just to test the waters and I doubt I'll be waiting five whole weeks. I know, the doctor knows best, but seriously. I have been in flats for weeks....weeks. I have waited 25 years to go sandal shopping, and there is no time better than the present.

I actually went to the mall today after my doctor's appointment and bought a pair of sandals that I would have never considered putting my foot in prior to my surgery. I even put the shoes on and pranced around the store a little bit, showing off my toes. It felt really good not to have to go on a covert mission to try on shoes in public.

I also went out and bought new toe nail polish (here's a tip, sally hansen quick dry is the BEST nail polish I've ever bought, and I have a cabinet full of OPI, Essie, Orly, etc....the quick dry is amazing. It dries in less than two minutes, completely, and it doesn't look dull or ashy, the colors are vibrant and amazing. And, it's not expensive, go buy some).