Picked up the pace a bit...

Went to see the specialist a week earlier than he had originally asked me to yesterday... Outcome:

1) He was not to keen on me driving just yet. (But he DID seem to question the possibility that I may be able to try =)

2) Not cleared for therapy yet because there isn't much else that therapists can have me do; than what he has me working on myself. (Could not force my foot to point and flex before. NOW I am approved to force it without applying outsourced pressure)

3) Kicking the crutches to the curb for good. (Even on store runs and long walks to bus stops)

4) BOOT walking ONLY until OCTOBER 20th!! (At which time, I will be walking WITHOUT boot for a week) ...Then I see him once again for therapy and driving clearance.(Hopefully)

5) Massage the incision site!! (Time for calling in my specialist!!!!)

I am 3 days shy of my 9 week post op date and needing to wait another 3 weeks in this boot and 4 weeks to get back to driving really DOES stink.

However, the way I see it is that there is only one thing to do here,

STAY FOCUSED ON THE BRIGHT SIDE ...and try as hard as possible to look past the dragging.

9 weeks down and 'just' 4 to go to drive and walk in my right shoes again! =)))

And once therapy starts (hopefully in the last week in October), the goal will be
To run my first mile.
To begin a whole new exercise regimen to strengthen my body all over again.
To recreate myself the way that ONLY I WILL BE HAPPY WITH physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Happy Friday My fellow bloggers!