With all that’s been going on, I’ve forgotten to write about how much better I’m getting. To be honest I’ve largely forgotten to notice how much better I’m getting.
I’m just using one crutch most of the time now, and even walking around home without anything at all! My leg length difference and remaining weakness in my operated leg mean my limp is pretty severe when I do so... but at least I can! Two crutches are still better when walking around a bit; I went to the mall yesterday and was wishing I had the other, but I managed. And I think the less I rely on them, the stronger I get.
I’ve had crutches and relied on them for over nine weeks now, so they’ve become my security and I get quite nervous about going places without both. But I am getting heaps stronger every day and I can manage most of the time, which is encouraging. I think my physio exercises and hydrotherapy sessions are really helping. I want to be good and strong when I see the surgeon next week so that he doesn’t say I still can’t drive!
I’ve even started having showers standing up! Well, I did it once last week and it was a bit tough... But I’ve done it for two days in a row this week now and been fine, so I’m going to try to keep it up.
It’s all a step (pun intended) in the right direction, anyway.
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