Well, I am on the cusp of starting my sixth week of recovery and I’ve become FWB with the boot around the house. I haven’t ventured outside the house without the crutches, but being able to carry a glass of water is a complete milestone!! It sure makes it a lot easier to do the little things around the house!
Healing seems to be progressing well, with PT I finally have my calf muscle engaged in moving my foot down. There’s been a dramatic leap leap in healing this week. I am hoping upon my return from holidays the doc will take out the wedge in my boot!
To all of you staring out: it does get better. I know it seems like an incredible struggle at times and you just don’t know how you will get through…I’m here to tell you that your body is capable of some amazing things. When I ruptured I was sure there was no way I was going to make my vacation, and here I am on 2 feet hobbling around the house to get packed. We can overcome!!
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I remember that feeling. I took a lap around the kitchen and I was like a baby that just learned how to walk “Hey - look at what I can do!!!!”
Enjoy your holiday.
Such fantastic news eva, indeed, being able to carry stuff instead of hands full of crutches…. must feel so liberating….like you said the little things, they really mean a lot.
Have an enjoyable and safe holiday.
Eva that’s most inspiring to me I am z5 days post op and wonder if I ever will get around again! No more pain mess as of yesterday tho my head is clearing some.
Hi Eva,
just got my boot today and I’m at nearly six weeks non op. Doc says WB as tolerated so I’m tenative but reading your post has made me a bit braver. I’ll put a bit more weight on so I too can carry that water!
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