Dr. Visit - Good News

[jeannierides]

I just wanted to let you all know that I had my dr. appt. with the *new* orthopedic yesterday afternoon. After taking more xrays, he determined that my fractures were almost completely healed, and that the tendons, etc., should also be healed by now. He then went on to say that over the course of this month - a few hours at a time for now - I can walk without the aid of a crutch or cane!! No outside walking for exercise yet, but after my next visit. In the meantime, I have been able to go up and down the steps of my townhouse using only the bannister rails for support!

I am also having pretty severe nerve pain in my feet, probably caused by the pelvic injuries, and will be having a test (emg, I think) in a week or two to determine how severe the damage is and where it's coming from. After that test he will decide what to do about it. For now, it's Tylenol and Oxycodone. I see him again in a month.

When we talked about the future and my active lifestyle, he had no negativity. Although he didn't give me the impression that he thought I'd be as *good as new*, he did say that a goal of walking a 5 or 10k was not out of reach, and that I should swim - and ride my bike!! (Of course, inside for a couple of months.) He was very encouraging, and we left with more hope than I have had in months.

This is HUGE, and although my emotions are a mess right now, I am thrilled! Thank you all for your continued prayers and positive energy in my behalf!