Today I went to see the consultant. I'll admit it - I was confident. I've been able to stand for short periods without the Boot. I was happy with my progress: wounds have healed and are gradually desensitising and feeling is beginning to return to the side of my foot.
I was checked over and referred to the Physio. I have seen her before. She checked my ability to mobilise my foot. It wasn't good because I had been in the Boot for over an hour. It always stiffens up after that. She gave me some exercises to do and agreed to see me in two weeks. I have a holiday coming up soon.
I was told that I no longer had to wear the Boot. I asked about the kind of shoes I could wear and was advised that high-top trainers would be best. I knew the type - I had lived in them for ages before the op. I had it in mind to go shopping for some new shoes and asked about sandals. Sadly gladiator-type sandals were out. I would need something very supportive to wear for my ankle in the short term.
So I went to town. I found an expensive pair of Ecco sandals (men's) which were very shaped and comfortable in the local Clark's shop.
Could I find a new pair of trainers? Not at all! It's the end of the season and many sizes are out of stock, so it was back to my old pair for the time being.
However it hurts! I overdid it in town today. It's not the first time I've been to town, but it's the most walking I have done and by the end of it, I was aching!
Planning to take it easier for the rest of this week!
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