THREE WEEKS FREE FROM CAST
Words cannot describe the feeling to have nothing on my foot and leg. My final appointment was great and I was allowed to go cast free. I have been to 3 therapy appointments and the foot is tight so I am doing lots of stretching. I wear sneakers mostly and I have one pair of Naot sandals that will fit when the ankle is swollen. I was told I can expect swelling for a long time. I cannot stand on my right foot and balance myself without holding onto something. It feels so weird not to be able to do that. Before the surgery I could do that even though it was painful. The tightness comes and goes and it hard to judge why it worse than other times. I can definitely feel my abilities progress steadily. I have been out weeding my flower beds, cleaning the house and doing all my regular activities. It is fall fair season so that will be a good test for my walking stamina. Good shoes are critical. Spots that get tired and sore are also getting better. My only complaint at this point is shoe opt