More good news!
Today I had my first PT session post screw-removal. I got my stitches out on Monday and he cleared me to start PT again. The first session went well. I was able to pick up exactly where we left off two weeks ago and movements that used to hurt no longer bother me even though I'm clearly still pretty weak on that side. Progress should be really good from here on out. My therapist said I'd be OK to hike at the end of August provided that it's a tame route and that I promise to take and utilize my trekking poles. I'm so excited!!
AND...she said that as long as I promise to run/walk, I can do a half-marathon in December. So I'll either be looking at the Rock n Roll in Vegas or the Holiday Half here in Portland. She wants me to start aqua jogging immediately. Yay!
Friday will be 5 months since the accident. I can't believe I've been dealing with this for THAT long even though sometimes it seems like forever.