Hi GoBlue,

You're still just 8 days post op. It is too soon to think about seeing anyone else. You're not even through the 2-3weeks needed for your incision to close. Afternoons and evenings are going to be the hardest for a while yet. Post-op Swelling accumulates throughout the day and is normal at this stage. It will cause an increase in discomfort.The fact that you are doing better in the morning is a good sign even if it doesn't feel so.

Is movement okay? toe wiggling, etc.? Are you allowed to do bandage changes yourself at this stage? I was allowed to and just being able to see it for those moments before wrapping back up gave me a lot of info about color and appearance in general. I could also adjust the ACE so it was just right.

Ketamine is given for more than just CRPS... Neuropathic pain in general, post herpetic neuralgia and even back pain. I wouldn't write off the chance of getting it.

Hang in there. This will take longer than you want it to.

Sending more hugs,