Boot's Off Bitches!!

Just returned home from my 7 week appointment. I went there with my left shoe in my hand, in hopes that I would be walking out with it on. Victory!! My x-rays looked great, and being the skin care specialist I am... I had not touched my scab. He took the liberty of pulling it off to reveal pink skin underneath and clean healing. This means I can start rubbing arnica on it and hopefully avoiding or minimizing any scarring.

Dr. C instructed me to start doing 50/50 boot and shoe. Nothing felt better than shoving my swollen club into that running shoe. He was surprised that I had gotten to this point in just 7 weeks, but I listened and followed his direction... and didn't push it. I could not be happier. From here I will start PT twice a week for four weeks. I have clearance to exercise on machines at the gym, as well as swimming. Slowly easing into walking and more rigorous activity.

I will see him again in four weeks, and most likely get my second surgery on the schedule for late Summer. As awful as this recovery was, today made it all worth while.