hello!
heres my story,

march 29th fell on steps and sustained high fibula fracture and dislocated ankle

april 2nd surgery on ankle, got two screws and plate to pull tibia and fibula together for tight ankle joint

4 weeks post surgery: skin heals and fluid builds in seromas (i think) bursts, docter gives me weak oral antibiotics

6-7 weeks: still draining, go to my regular doctor and they give me slightly stronger oral antibiotics

10 weeks: finally see orthopedic surgeon specialist in area and have surgery to debried / flush infection and remove screws.

The infectious disease specialist at the hospitol put me on intravenous daptomycin 50mg once a day for 6 weeks.

The thing is, I feel great, and never felt that bad from the beginning. I asked him about switching to oral meds, says he wont do it. I dont want this line in my arm for 5 more weeks. The staph isnt mrsa, its Ores...something (sounds like a name from gladiator) my blood tests are good. anyone have suggestions for switching to oral meds in less then 5 weeks? I've lost 20 pounds from being inactive, I cant take this anymore. I'm sure some of you will say im stupid and to continue with this IV, but your not the one with a tube going to your heart are you?

On another note, until i get this picc line out, they said not to lift more then a gallon of milk. How about puhing (not lifting) as in doing a few push-ups so I dont feel like a piece of crap.

THANKS!
~eric