Dear Ladyleg,
I do hope your foot is getting better, but I would say that you could do more than just be patient at the moment. Excess swelling particularly in the lower legs can lead to problems further down the line, so I would advise that you go to see a Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapist who will be able to assess the extent of the swelling and treat it using MLD. This is a very gentle massage that stimulates the lymphatic system to improve drainage of excess fluid in a body part. It is very effective during all stages of injury, and particularly effective for any chronic swelling.
Another really effective technique to reduce swelling is the use of Kinesio Taping, applied with a lymphatic correction method.
If you can find a lymphoedema therapist in your area, they should be able to help you.
Good Luck!