Archive for May, 2009

Week 13 and gaining strength

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Last Wednesday I shed my boot for last time…
Although when I work out with weights I put it on. Just until I gain more strength in my injured leg.
I have been to PT 3 times so far. I have made some significant progress in short time. My biggest issue is the limp that you all [...]

Free at last, Free at Last…. Well almost

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Week 11 and I had my doctors appointment on Wednesday of this week.
I was so expecting that the doc was going to release me from this boot that I brought my sneaker with me.
Doc looked me over and said every thing looks great!
Soooooo am I done with the boot I asked.
His response was not what [...]

Taking those 1st few steps..

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Maybe I am getting a head of myself.
I still have less than a week before I get the boot off.
Last night I took my 1st few steps without the boot. I will be honest, I was scared shit..
I was so apprehensive and walked so slow. There was no pain but it was stiff as [...]

What can I expect from PT- Is it worth it?

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Hey Gang- In less than 2 weeks I have appoitment with my doctor.
At that time I beleive the boot may be coming off and he will send me to PT.
My question to all of you is- What should I expect from PT and is it worth it?
I have heard pro/cons.
At this point I am walking [...]