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I had my hospital check up, the new registrar I saw thought my AT looked good and was impressed by the amount of function, he explained that though it was quite thick at the moment it would thin down over time, though it will never go completely back to normal. He felt that it was the right time to discharge me. Sod’s law that I get a doctor who has read all the recent research and protocols and is in favourite of using a boot and early mobilisation on my last visit! He also talked to me rather than my foot. Was also discharged from the physio today, not doing that well with the calf raises, partly because of being rather tired this week, but I will carry on regardless- hopefully I will get there in the end.
I am still on short hours at work as my ankle does tire easily, towards the end I do find I am limping a bit, and get caught by the physios. The driving is still difficult, any more than a 30 minute drive and I do get some pain and stinging. I am finding it a bit easier with each day, and I finally feel that I am returning to my normal life. I’m not an athlete or in any way sporty, so I’m happy just to get back to normal and to be able to do the things I used to do.
Each week I find I can do something that I couldn’t do before, this week I’ve got the hang of walking normally downstairs which feels like a major accomplishment!
I have booked a session with a personal trainer at the gym this week with the idea of gradually getting fit, 12 weeks of sitting on my bum has left me feeling rather unfit.
Still struggling with the shoe thing, can only wear one pair of shoes, and boots with zips. Can only wear my trainers for short periods. But hope to find something in the
sales. Fellow shoe lovers will understand!
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Well done Teresa sounds like that light is getting brighter. Spoil yourself with some new shoes in the jan sales. Take a look at clarks on line their active air range is quite extensive. I have an appt with my occupational health on Tue next week, but no more clinic appt just physio. It’s been a long slow journey but it seems we’re getting there. Thanks for your support over the past 3 months it’s been invaluable. Carry on healing x
Comment by liverpoollass 12.14.10 @ 2:07 pmLL - Your support and encouragement has really helped me too, it is such a long haul on the road to recovery , mentally as much as physically. It helps to look back over my old posts to see how far I’ve come.
Comment by teresa1 12.14.10 @ 3:59 pmThe shoes I mentioned are the Active Air ones, not pretty but ideal for work and for driving. They are half price at the moment, got mine for £22.00. Keep posting, I’ve really enjoyed following your progress. Surgical or non surgical- we’ll all get there in the end
Sounds great, T! I LOL’d at your “Sod’s Law” (a new expression to me), though it’s unfortunately funny mostly because it’s frustrating!!
You’re well past the usual 12 weeks rule-of-thumb for AT vulnerability, but you’ve been casted so long, I’d say continue to Watch Your Step, and avoid doing anything that’s way more aggressive than what you’ve done before. Don’t bite, nibble.
I think you’ll continue to see the milestones fly by on your way to full normality!
Comment by normofthenorth 12.15.10 @ 1:16 amGreat to hear your progress, I’m sure I’m not alone in saying your latest post is real inspiration to everyone who is not as far along the recovery line as you are. Well done again and good luck for your continued speedy recovery.
Comment by Moostax 12.15.10 @ 6:34 am