So, finally the news I have been waiting for.
Got my x-rays yesterday and they looked good. But of course not being an expert I had to wait to see what the surgeon said.
I was honest and said I had been walking on it more than he suggested, he laughed as I think he expected that, and said it had only really been for my own protection anyway.
He said that I had healed a lot faster than expected, and that I was good to go. No rules with physio, push it as hard as I can. And to wear the boot only when I go out, simply for fatigue. I can tell you right now I have not put that boot back on! I can see how I may need it if I was on my feet all day but drove to work without it today, and it feels great. Aside from a little swelling but I think that will be the case for awhile.
I am on track for my goal of heels for my best friends wedding and snowboarding by the end of March. Initially he wasn't going to have me come back but with my goals in mind I am going back for one last check up in 4 weeks.
So I think laying off alcohol, soda, caffeine, and taking all those supplements has really helped. 8 weeks since I initially injured myself and now I am walking unaided, it is simply the best feeling ever.
I see the physio tomorrow for some treatment and exercises to start strengthening and regaining movement and lost muscle mass, so shall update again after that.
Happy Valentines Day!
Have the exact same fractures.. Happened while Snowboarding on the 11th of December, all eerily similar. In any case its good to hear how well you've been. Im still in a splint post op, but I was wondering if you'd be kind enough to respond. Clearly it's been a while... What's it like Snowboarding now? Any effect in your gait? How was riding again after 3 or 4 months? I was reading all your blog entries and was upset to find it ended here! Thanks for your time and documentation of your injury, it helps give people desperate like me some hope to get back out there... Maybe by March if I'm lucky..
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