Infection or Not

I haven't written in a few days because I have not felt very well.  Yes, I know, I went through surgery.  But I was feeling really good.  I thought this was a breeze.  It hurt sure but overall I felt really good. 

Then I went to see the doctor and had my cast replaced.  Well, that was not a happy day.  I got woozy when the doctor moved my foot around.  A few hours after seeing the doctor I was in a bunch of pain.  Then Friday came and I was not feeling much better.  It hurt to walk on my ankle.

I started feeling ill over the weekend.  Such a lethargic feeling.  Sunday I laid on the couch all day.  Then the fever started.  Sunday night I had a fever, Monday morning I had a fever, Monday afternoon I had a fever.  I called the doctor Monday morning and got a phone call back at 4 pm.  My surgeon is on vacation.  My primary is on vacation.  My rheumatologist took my call.  She suggested I call the surgeon's on-call doctor.  I called him and he immediately put me on antibiotics and told me to call him at 7 am (and gave me his cellphone number!). 

Sometime in the night my fever went down and at 7 am I no longer had a temperature.  My high temperature didn't return until around dinner time.  I am waiting to see how it goes.  The on-call guy wants me to call him on Friday (or before) to give him an update. 

So, now I am back to taking it easy and taking antibiotics.  Not that I was out disco dancing or anything!  I am staying inside and keeping my foot elevated.  Keeping hydrated.  So, boring!

You can see how I was a bit occupied being ill for the last few days.  I will let you know what happens!

Until tomorrow...