Movin’ along….
Things are getting better, still frustrating, but better.
I have started physio therapy (had 2 sessions so far), and by appointment #2, I had increased my flexibility a fair bit (don’t recall the degree of flex - but it was better). The therapist massaged my calf muscle quite a bit, and there was one particularly painful spot, but she worked it out - I was duly impressed. I also learned that the state of the calf muscle is what primarily affects the tendon, and when the muscle atrophies and doesn’t like to flex and stretch, the tendon will not be happy. So I have started to flex the calf muscle and massage it more to get blood flow going.
The incision is healing nicely and I have taken a few pics (from last week - not uploaded yet). Still problems with burning sensation in my heel and sometimes feel like an electric shock is happening in the side of my heel, but all normal as per physiotherapist feedback.
I am nervous about the snow coming and navigating on crutches, so went out and purchased a fabulous pair of “old lady” boots :-) Lots of tread, small heel, and zipper up the front. I can sacrifice style for sure footing right now…..I got a size larger than usual so it can accommodate a heel lift in my injured leg once I am out of the aircast (targetted for Dec 3rd or so…). The sacrifices we make…….
It’s funny how jealous one can become of folks who are out there jogging in the great outdoors - for a non jock like myself it is quite a revelation……..exercise is looking good! Scary stuff 
I did see a very interesting program on PBS a few days ago. it was about a young woman who had a genetic disorder that caused her lower legs to grow out of proportion to the rest of her body. It never ceases to amaze me how the universe provides me with perspective each day…..the challenges this young gal faces quells my need to complain about my crutches.
My new daily mantra is ..”get over it” and find a way to do what you need to do. Works for me!
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