Day 157

It's been hard lately dealing with my ankle. It's snowing buckets in the mountains. I can't snowshoe or snowboard. Now having this injury is starting to get hard to deal with.
I did get released for aquacise. At least this will add some variety to my workout routine.
I wonder if I will be able to run a 5K this year...

Day 136

I'd say that my life is back to 'normal' but it's not. I see the doctor again this week. I can't believe that it's been over a month of walking on my own two feet. I have gained another cm in my calf. I have 3 cm left to go until my calves look the same.
My typical day is work and the gym. I have physical therapy twice a week still. My days at physical therapy have gotten much harder.
The storm that just came in has given me a reality check that my ankle is not going to like cold weather. I've been doing ok with flexibility however this week if I sit on the couch for any period of time my ankle tightens up. It hurts to walk after that. And reminds me to go to the gym and do my physical therapy exercises. O so fun...

Day 108

Another milestone... I got my car back today. I missed my car, my radio and my power windows.

Day 103

Another milestone... today I know can wear two shoes. No more walking boot!

Day 98

Time starts to fly when you start healing. I can't believe that it's coming up to 3 months since surgery. So much in my life has changed in these past months, in most things it seems that it is a positive in my life.
I'm starting to get back into a normal routine. The gym is great, most of the time. I feel so gimpy while I'm working out. I just remind myself that I am improving and that my foot is doing better.
The snow has started to fall on the mountain. It's bittersweet. This season is suppose to be better than last year. Hopefully, I'll be able to enjoy the end of it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed to be able to make it to Whistler in February. It will be 6 months after surgery. I'm doing my part to make sure my body will be ready for it. Then it will be up to the doctor and physical therapist to give me the OK.
The rainy season has started. Hopefully next week when I see the doctor, I'll be able to remove my walking boot for good and be back into a shoe.

Day 86

This morning I woke up quite sore. I'm trying to think which exercises at physical therapy yesterday have caused so much pain.
I am more then ready to be able to walk 'normally' again. I think about going to the gym and running or using the stair machine. Then I remember that I can't do those things. I hope soon that I will be able to get into the pool and start working out. I need to clear it through the doctor and physical therapist.
This week has been painful at therapy but it has been rewarding. I am starting to get definition back in my calf. I don't have a wussy calf anymore. It doesn't look like normal. But it's probably close to half normal.
It's starting to get cold now. The boot keeps my foot warm. I've tried to put on a sock but it makes my foot too warm. So, I'm looking forward to being able to wear two shoes again.

Day 84

It's been over 2 months since my surgery. I feel like I have made huge improvements since the surgery. But at the same time, I feel so limited in my abilities. The muscle mass in my calf is improving. The muscle just doesn't hang anymore and I am starting to get definition already. I can't wait to be able to walk 'normal' again. Physical therapy is going well. It's a lot of work but it rewarding.
Jim and I are going to a corn maze this weekend. The weather is going to be nice. It should be a good time.