I am now 12 weeks post op and thought I would take a little time to share about my progress. While I dreaded being “stuck home” for the summer, as I transitioned to movement I think perhaps the sitting at home for 9 weeks was the easy part. I started physical therapy on September 2nd and WOW–it’s amazing how quickly the muscles in a body can atrophy! Since my first PT session 3 weeks ago…
I had my ankle fusion surgery the day after my previous post. I am now one month post op and I ventured out from my apartment for only the second time this past Tuesday. For the most part I am living a certain sort of “groundhog day” existence this summer in my roughly 800 square foot (75 sq meter) apartment. My days are filled with keeping my leg elevated. I spend time watching Netflix/HBO Max/Disney+,…
Friday marked the last day of my 21st school year, and my 8th year at the American Collegiate Institute. While my colleagues and fellow educator friends are off for two months of summer holiday spent traveling and relaxing in the sea and sun (featured photo above was from my last beach day a couple weeks ago), these last few weekends were all that I will enjoy of those elements of summer as I will have…