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[the_rck]

The orthopedics appointment is now over. They poked and prodded my foot and ankle but didn't do more x-rays. They've cleared me for 'weight bearing as tolerated.' That means I can fetch and carry for myself again and that I should be able to put away my own laundry. They gave me a lighter brace to wear around the house. I'm still to wear the boot when I leave the house. They said it might be months before I'm completely recovered but that I shouldn't need PT of any sort.

I don't think I'll try going back to the school library for a while yet. I suspect that would be more than I can handle. I noticed, just in the walking around I did while we were getting lunch (Subway carryout), that walking in the boot is really hard on the knee of the leg I wear it on and on the ankle of the other leg.

It feels really weird to sit on the couch and not wear the boot.

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[lady-of-mists.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy that they cleared you for more motion. Be gentle with yourself, though, and try not to lift/carry things that are too heavy!

[the_rck]

I plan to be cautious and to mostly stay off my feet. It's just nice to be able to do things like get myself a drink of water. I'm going to be home alone a lot, so things like that are important.

I do want to put away laundry, though. I'm so very tired of having it all over the living room.

[evalerie.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!