August 16, 2008
I had my last boot wedge removed yesterday. The extra stretch feels great! My doctor shook my hand and said “You don’t have to come back. I signed you up for two PT appts, but just walking is going to rehab your ankle.” She also gave me three rubber bands to exercise at home with: yellow, red, and green. I told her I had been standing in the shower and she didn’t like that and ordered me to remain seated. We’ll see…
I have two more weeks in the boot and then I’m on the honor system to go to two shoes. I’m excited. Also, as soon as I feel up to it I can remove the boot to drive and then put it back on to walk. I can’t wait for that day either, but I’m not going to push it.
Below you can see scar looks nice, but the difference in calf sizes is pretty great. Lots of work left to go. Yeah, that’s a purple towel. They were on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond!
August 17th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Nice scar! I had to laugh at the “honor” system b/c thats what I’m on. He just gave me three sentences on a piece of paper to follow the next three weeks then POOF - walk in two shoes. Sounds scary but can’t wait.
August 18th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Looks great! I just hit 10 wks, too. Starting PT next week. Still amazes me how different each doc treats this. I’m signed up for PT 3xwk, 3 wks, plus getting fitted for a brace (to wear for 4 wks)to replace the boot. He’s a conservative one, my doc.