WorldWalker

As of yesterday I am now 3 months post op from my surgery. I've started walking around the house on my own and I take one crutch when I go out because the shoe the doctor gave me really works my ankle and fights the atrophy. I still go to PT twice a week and now that finals are over I hope to swim at least 2-3 times a week. So far I enjoy going up stairs though it doesn't look very coordinated. I have trouble putting my weight on my toes and fully rolling my foot/ankle as I walk but it gets easier each day. I rarely take anything for the pain/discomfort and my scars look pretty spectacular but I will still be working on them. I do wonder when I'll feel comfortable enough to get a massage or something. I saw my doctor three days ago and he says I really need to put stress on my leg now to stop the bone atrophy that has started. I'm not really worried about it being a problem but I think going to NY will help. I've learned to ice more and it helps with the swelling I don't realize is happening. My PT is wonderful and encouraging and thinks the leg looks good. I've set a goal of being ready for the next surgery in July which is also when I'm supposed to see my doctor again. He thinks its possible but he'll see me before to make sure. There have been some tough times but I actually feel that with the progress I made since getting my cast off April 1st I think its realistic and possible to get to that point. I hate that it'll be my right foot but we can't have two left feet and drive all the time. My sister will come up to help me out because at first it was stressful with who I had helping me. I don't think there's anything more I can tell you to get you up to speed. Oh! Non carpet floors are cold! & I am happy to have survived a semester at college like this but I'm glad the next one will be before I have to go back. I'll post another update when I get my Wii and when I hit the 4 month mark.