More Surgery Stats The title really does say it all. Today marks another entry in the very long milestone marking process of my ankle surgery recovery. I should say up front that I am not keeping track of all of these modest progress points either to brag or to engage in some kind of elongated […]
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My Ankle, by the Numbers Throughout the duration of my recovery, I intend to offer intermittent updates about the various stages of rehab that I’ve experienced and about the overall duration of this very long process. Again, there seems to be precious little information about osteochondral defect rehab on the vast, vast Interwebs, so I’m
Feet Fear Well, I wasn’t kidding about wiggling my big toe. What follows is a short video of one of my latest physical therapy exercises: toe scrunches. As you will see, if you choose to watch a video of my feet (there is a cat drinking wine in the background!), I can move and flex
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A Boot on the Ground! Today marks the day when I can officially begin bearing (some modest) weight on my right ankle. I have not walked since the morning of November 7, 2018, some 36 days ago. Today also marks the day when I am officially off of all post-operation medication, save for the handful
Start with the Toes Right now, I am actually having some trouble moving my big toe. Thankfully, Hollywood, as always, can serve as a source of inspiration. Beatrix Kiddo, I channel your determination on a daily basis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKT7KqkLytw –December 9, 2018 Blog Home
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30 Days Out Well, today marks one month from the date of my ankle surgery. It has not been easy. It’s odd to say that, by the way. As I constantly remind myself, what I have experienced is hardly the most serious kind of surgery, and the prognosis is far from grim. I don’t have
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