Doctor visit, all is good
Had my doctor visit yesterday and all is good. I think he saw me for all of about 3 minutes. Inspected the incision, asked me how I felt, removed one of the wedges in my heel and told me to start walking with the boot on. He recommended that I use one crutch or a cane. I have never thought of myself as a cane person, although I am sure there are lots of people that need them. I will use the one crutch for a few days and advance to just walking with the boot.
He told me to come back on July 6, and we would see about going to a shoe. I can tell you, I will try a shoe much sooner than that. I figure that I will take another wedge out in a week or two and see how that feels. I am already walking with no boot (carefully) around the house. I can’t say that I walk normal, or anything close to it yet, but I don’t feel any pain, just tightness.
It really seems much longer than 5 weeks since my ATR. For those of you just starting this journey, give yourself time, listen to your body and your doctor. Everyone’s recovery will be different. I am still a long way from fully recovered, but I see progress every week, which gives me a lot of hope that I will finish this marathon.
June 15th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
I hated using one crutch, so I tracked down an unused cane in the family for my few-days transition to unaided FWB. A cane is also a handy flag/weapon to carry when first venturing crutch-less into crowded or scary environments, like train stations and airports.
Don’t forget to Watch Your Step!
June 15th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Boy, you are so right about that! After one day, I have given up on the one crutch idea. For very short trips, I am just walking with the boot on, unaided. If it is a longer walk, I will just use two crutches, but walk with lighter weight on the foot. I like your suggestion of a cane, expecially if needed as a flag or weapon.
Thanks.
June 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
BTW, most of the 1-crutch experts recommend using the one OPPOSITE the injured foot. Some people do it the other way, which is apparently (even) worse.
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