I’m in the boot now and after 4-5 days of PWB, I’m FWB!  I can get my own coffee.  Great success!

At my 5 weeks post ATR visit I came out of the cast and into the boot with wedges.   My doc gave me clearance to put “all my weight on it.”  It sounded crazy!  When she left, the nurse told me that actually what I would want to do is “let pain and swelling be your guide to how much weight is appropriate.”  I didn’t realize how weak my ankle had become in the casts.  I couldn’t move around without the crutches on day one.  Day 2, I could walk about 10 feet without them.  Day 3, I walked to the coffee machine and CARRIED back my own cup.  I had a co-worker take this picture of me.  I was so proud.

By day five, I left the crutches in the car as a safety blanket, but now, at day 7 in the boot, I don’t even know where I left them.  It’s a good feeling.