Well, I took out one insert from the boot last Wednesday and have been experiencing a new pain along the outside side of my heal. I tried to get an appointment with the physical therapy office on post and was told they couldn't see me for a month so I should just go in town...that would be fine if someone from the Tri-care office would actually answer the phone to give out the phone numbers. So, I decided to make a follow-up appointment with the Orthopedic Clinic at the hospital where I had surgery. I will go next Friday to see what's the what and how things are going.
I have had a a little trouble with the internal stitches that are supposed to dissolve. The external knot was catching and rubbing in the boot and caused a bit of irritation. We cut the threads down today but it seems a bit irritated. It might be slightly infected but it's not big and the irritation is not deep so I will watch it for a few days.
I have been able to work out at the gym for the last two weeks. I manage to ride the bike for about 20 minutes and then a good bit of upper body or single leg exercises and abs. I figure it's not worth sitting around since my left leg (ATR leg) is already noticeably smaller than my right after 4 weeks and I can walk in the boot. Since I needed my legs to get smaller for physique competitions I am trying to see the silver lining here.
I will take another insert out next Wednesday but considering the weird pain I am experiencing I may wait until we return from Madrid the following Sunday and after the Drs. appointment.
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