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Yesterday June 2, 32 days after surgery, the cast came off. What a relief. Of course now I am wearing the boot. I did not see the doc, only the Physician Assistant. She said wear the boot all the time even to bed, take it off to shower and do some exercises, writing out letters in the air with the foot. PT is a no-no till I am off the boot in 4 weeks. She said I could drive, take off the boot, use the gas pedal with the hurt foot (the right) but break with the left. Then put the boot on when you get out of the car. But I am not all that fond of driving, so I do not miss it much. Anything important my partner can drive me there. I actuaaly was doing some gardening today, I can walk with one crutch, but not for too long. Nice to have a free hand to carry something. After an hour of the gardening, my hamstring felt strained and the heel area started to bother me somewhat. I am wondering if anyone has any hints to get this recovery on the way. I was told to wean myself off the crurches, then in 4 weeks I can try shoes. I am wearing 1/2 inch lift in the boot, she said do that all the time, the whole 4 weeks.  Seems like I should be in some sort of progression here, 1/2 inch lift, then 1/4. And after a while a somewhat more aggressive exercise. Any tips?

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