I had my 10 week post op appt today. The doctor told me I could gradually start wearing shoes, for 2 weeks just around the house and office, (only short distances). In the following two weeks he told me to start wearing shoes except for long walks, walking on the grass, and walking in places with lots of people, such as ballgames, etc. He also said, no PT for another month. Yes fellow bloggers, that will be 14 weeks of still wearing a boot part time and no PT!! He also said no golf for another month, just putting and chipping, and told me I could stationary bike with the boot on “if I have to”. I am now to figure out when to use a boot or shoe for the next month depending on what I plan to do. Strange, but good?? Too much of my own judgement calls for my own good, I think.

I already had decided that I would skip winter tennis (indoors) this year, and pick it up outside on the soft courts in the spring. I told him that and he thought that was an excellent idea and what he himself would do.

But, when I asked the MOST IMPORTANT question — that is, WHEN CAN I DRIVE– He said I could try it with a shoe now and see if I can handle it. He said to just use my judgement, if I feel I can control the gas and brake to go ahead and do it, and if not, try again in 3 to 5 days. Finally, something I wanted to hear.

So guess what I just did?! I just drove around the block!! I am so happy I could jump, (except I can’t.) This was the day I have been waiting for and it feels great.

So my words to those ahead of me - thanks for the hopes and guidance. To those behind me - keep the faith, good milestones will come your way too. Really.