9 weeks in…
May 27, 2009
Well after graduation and my short trip to Detroit I’ve finally settled in back at home. It’s been wonderful to have a little time off, I guess it’s an up side to not having a job yet.
Ever since I started walking in 2 shoes I’ve rarely gone back to the boot. My trainer told me to start slow and gradually spend more time in both shoes every day, but that only lasted for a day or 2. She said the same about weaning off crutches, but the same happened- I just couldn’t go back once I found out how wonderful it feels to have moved forward. Even though I still have minimal strength in my left leg, my limp is getting a little smaller each day. I don’t spend a lot of time on my feet, but when I am walking around I make sure to take it pretty slow for the most part, and concentrate on pushing off my toes so I get more of that flexibility back.
Also, tomorrow is my first day of PT at Fox Valley Orthopedics, I’m very excited about that. I’m hoping they have good things to say about how I’m healing… I haven’t seen my trainer in about 2 weeks. Also, I devekoped a small blood blister recently and I hope it can be remidied easily. Has anyone ever developed one on their scar? It doesn’t hurt nor is it very big, but I’m hoping it’s not serious. Well I suppose I will find out tomorrow.
One last thing- I never knew I would miss running so much! I see it everywhere… TV, around my subdivision, Chris even fit one in on our trip to Detroit. I initially had a goal of being able to run a 5k by the end of the summer… but I don’t know how realistic that is. For now, I’m taking what I can get with bike riding; I’ve been going on them with my friend Holly. Speaking of which, it’s about that time….
May 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
good to hear you’re doing so well. I’m on the same recovery (I think we did it the same day) and I’ve started two shoes. Wouldn’t go back to the boot at this point. I’ve been in PT since week 6 (i started a *little* early as a friend has been doing it for me). Its helped immensely. Some things might help you with the exercise bug (maybe not the running though)!
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:53 am
glad to hear you are doing well. I have had my operation on 5/11 and I am in 4th week. I was wondering how long did it take you to start walking without the boot? My doctor initially said it would be 6th week, but when I read other people’s comments it seems too early.
June 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I started walking sans boot at about week 8. I think I may have taken a few steps around my house a little earlier than that, but I would say week 8 officially. If your doc is telling you week 6 I think that’s great, as long as you take it easy. I have read many stories on here of people walking at week 6 and even earlier. good luck!