All went very well with my St. Louis orthopod doctor's appointment this afternoon. He was so, so happy with the progress and really didn't know what to say other than it is for sure a "God" happening! He was quite pleased and totally agreed that it is the best he has ever seen it (late July was when I saw him last). He told me another exercise to keep working on and that the tiny spot near the big toe (that has been bothering me) is a piece of hardware that is very close to the skin surface. It is something that can be removed eventually (minimal procedure), although he said that it would be best to go as long as possible before removing it. Neither one of us wants to do anything to stop the progress now. If I can live with it for several more months at a minimum, this would be best. Actually, the surgeon wasn't in the room very long, because there wasn't a lot for him to say!
I don't have to do back and see him unless a problem develops and am supposed to follow-up after I see the Chicago doctor toward the end of October.
The swelling continues to go down and even shoes that I could wear two weeks ago are now too big. My physical therapist says that things are going great and he continues to be astounded at the progress/range of motion that is increasing .... I've had therapy at 8am for the past two days, which makes for a long day after a two hour exercise session. I am fairly sure that we will continue physical therapy into mid-October, but this is fine. Thankfully, I really like the therapist and his office staff .... they do their best to make it "fun."
Someone told me to go to Nordstroms to buy shoes, because they will sell you two different sized shoes for the same price. I learned today that it has to be a difference of 1 1/2 sizes, which is not me - bummer. I am only 1 shoe size different, but it is enough to making fitting into a shoe challenging. Small annoyance ..... no big deal. Most of the shoes at Nordstroms are pretty trendy too, so this is probably a good thing. I walked 3 1/2 miles today at work, really without trying. I am trying to not do more than I should w/walking this week. The tendency is to want to move ahead quickly, since I am feeling better and then I was sore on Monday and Tuesday of this week - probably walked more than I should have over the weekend.
My first group of students at work comes on September 28th. I am extremely thankful that I have had almost a full eight weeks to work on improving walking, stamina and strength. It has made a huge difference in my ability to focus on building strength slowly without feeling the need to be "on the go" with students. October is a lighter month with students also, so the blessing will continue.
God continues to be good, faithful, and sustains the healing. I read this thought today and thought it was worth repeating: Gratitude is the firstborn child of grace, the appropriate response of the blessed. Hope you are majoring in grace and gratitude today ....
je
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