after surgery was great.

What a gorgeous sunny summer it was! I enjoyed every minute of it basking on the sun, walking, hiking, swimming. I feel so alive again. ( I spent 22 weeks in cast/boot last year) I am swimming regularly twice a week and find it very helpful. Managed to shave off 4 pounds, so I am actually lighter than before the accident!

As for the progress: my injured calf is still 2 cms skinnier, but there is a good shapely hard little muscle there that helped me climb a 10K trail at Lake Superior, no problem just general fatigue. Finally I do not fret if I lose balance and have to step back unexpectedly.

The stiffness is still there for the first few steps in the morning, and it seems I lost flexibility in that ankle for good, so I am no fan of going down stairs anymore.  But I feel 100% comfortable doing my daily activities.  Perhaps I am more choosy with my shoes: I do appreciate padded soles.

I wish you the same joy in the near future!