Hi everyone

I went for my 10 week post-op hospital visit last week, and met the head orthopaedic clinician for the first time. He pronounced my range of motion ‘damn good’ and told me that they would not need to be seeing me again. Which is great by me, doctors and hospitals give me the heebies…despite my gratitude for what they have done for me, I am pleased to not be returning.

So it’s down to me and the physio now! I have been downgraded to fortnightly physio sessions, and am going to the gym 3 or 4 times per week to do pilates (reformer and matwork) and spin classes (really i just ride to the music paying no attention to the sprints, jumps and hovers but it’s more fun than sitting on a bike on my own). Still have not managed the entire 45 minute class due to the decrease in leg strength and cardio fitness but it’s getting better.

I forgot myself for a moment after the weekend and started running for a bus. I didn’t get far though - pushing off that foot felt so wrong and weak and hopeless. Thank goodness I didn’t seem to damage anything….just goes to show how daily life has overtaken my focus, I am amazed that I ‘forgot’ even for a second!

I bought myself a pair of crocs on the weekend. My friends will give me hell no doubt but I have to say, since I have been wearing them the swelling and heel pain have both been dramatically improved. The problem is the subtropical climate and plastic shoes, well, it gets a little slippery :/

Onwards and upwards!!