Two shoes and tendanitis
So I snuck in that I moved to two shoes last week. But it hasn’t been easy since the switch.
Yes, last PT appointment (back on 6/13 - Friday the 13th), I graduated to two shoes. It was nice, and I was excited, but most of all, I was a bit dumb/stupid.
On the 14th, in only my second full day in two shoes in two months, I went to “Parker Days”. It’s a weekend festival with good music, good food, and lots of alcohol. And for someone who is excited to be able to go out with the “normal” folk for the first time in ages, I made some mistakes.
Too much standing.
Too much walking.
Too much drinking.
Too much dancing.
Even while it was happening, I knew it was too much, but I didn’t listen to myself, and I let my friends talk me in to doing too much. Not that they had to try very much. I take the blame.
Sunday was terrible, and Monday was worse. Tuesday wasn’t much better, and Thursday I started feeling (meaning both ankles) bearable.
At PT, Matt wasn’t upset, he knew I was hurting, but he let me know I set myself back more than a bit. He understood what happened and how/why I let it happen.
So before I move forward in recovery, first and foremost (other than no dancing), I have to get my swelling under control.
My repaired ankle swells up daily just doing normal everyday things. My ice pack now goes to work with me, or where ever else I go.
And my “good” ankle has a nasty case of tendanitis. So both ankles are painful to walk on.
On the bright side, even through all this, I gained a degree of flexibility, putting me at 11 degrees, only 4 from not having to limp (except due to pain if it doesn’t get better), and only 9 from “normal”. I just wonder where I’d be if I had used a bit more common sense last weekend.
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Yikes - now that’s a sharp lesson in what not to do, will take note.
I am sure you will be back on track soon, just listen to your inner self and not your friends next time. At least you have gained back some flexibility - every cloud has a silver lining and all that
Also on the bright side, you’re very lucky you didn’t trip and fall. The period right after 2-shoes status is still a dangerous one–because your muscles are still weak and you lack the protection of your boot. Be patient and take it easy! -David