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Today was a great day
September 23, 2008 | |
Went to the Ortho Doc - its been 9 weeks. After being 1 1/2 hrs late, told me to take off the boot, stand with feet 1 foot apart, walk. I did. Then he said feet 1 foot apart and go up on both toes at the same time. I did, but more weight was on the good leg. He said that my progress was remarkable, that most people cannot do that at 9 weeks and it was time to lose the boot, crutches and all. He also told me to continue the exercises he gave me and no PT was necessary. That was when I said - Hold up (no PT? Wedges in the shoe???). I think I need the PT to make sure someone is monitoring my progress, so I got my way because he said it could to no harm and help with the scar, but my gait was almost perfect. I don’t need wedges because I am better than 90 degrees now. My questions were - when can I drive my car - its an straight - he said to wait another 3 weeks and practice in a parking lot first. Good idea if anyone is familiar with the Atlanta commute; and tennis…he said 4 months, but he would prefer 6. So I said I was hoping for late January - and that was what he meant by 6 months. Not 6 additional months. He also said to walk daily on flat areas only. Its been a pretty good darn day!!! Sandy in Ga!!!
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Congratulations!!!!
Great to hear good news. Gives us all something to strive for. I agree with on the PT to help continue in strength building and most importantly making sure you lose any limp you might have. Limps that don’t go away tend to create other problems. Keep up the good work!!!
Matt
Wow!!! I am trying to not feel jealous, as I am at 16 weeks and one-crutching-it–also about 10degrees short of 90. Good for you and keep up the good work.
Marianne
Great news!
It sounds like you’re doing well. It’s probably a good thing that you’re getting PT. I don’t know, like the doc said: it can’t hurt.
Must feel great to be walking again!
Good luck,
shelley