Yesterday I received the official release from Dr. P! I do not have to return to see an orthopedist for another six months! So that was quite landmark for me. He told me the greatest concern he had for me was that I was doing SO well that he was afraid I would exceed my limits and "over-do." So his last few words of caution were exactly that: "Don't over-do." But he did tell me it was time to start walking without the AirCast, so I'm taking it off at 1:30 every day and seeing how I the ankle feels at the end of the work day. So far, so good.
To celebrate, my sweetie and I WALKED to the North Park Farmer's Market (3 blocks there, 3 blocks back, plus all that shopping...and okay, I did use the AirCast)! All I did was have a nice conversation with the salt seller and buy a couple of persimmons and pluots, but still a Red Letter Day overall! I haven't been to a Farmer's Market in over a year and it was grand to experience the fun again!
I want to take this opportunity to thank my WONDERFUL boyfriend, Clay. He wore himself to a frazzle on my behalf, running up and down stairs, taking care of me, the pets and the house single-handedly for almost 3 months. I don't know what I would have done without him, but I'm sure it would have entailed a lot more pain, peril and hassle. Hopefully I won't ever have to find out. Love you, honey!
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