A disappointment
Steve the orthotics guy did come by today and he'd brought me this brace. It's neoprene, and that wasn't what I was expecting. But he fitted it on my leg and I tried walking with it, and it felt very supportive. After he left, I thought I'd walk down to the mail boxes - when I suddenly realized that I'd started to itch. Not just my leg, but my whole body. It was dreadful. So I Googled "neoprene sensitivity," and it turns out that some of the chemicals used in the making of neoprene can cause itching and rashes. I took off the brace immediately and called Steve to let him know. He will look for a hypoallergenic brace, if there is such a thing. I was so disappointed, as with the brace I felt I could safely walk on my own. I don't know what the next step will be.
Fortunately Larry the PT is coming tomorrow for our last visit and I'll be able to walk to the mailboxes with him. I think/hope there is a package there with a number of essential things I ordered from Rite Aid. Then in the afternoon Doug will take me for my surgery follow-up. It will be interesting to hear what the doctor has to say.
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