DAYS 256-269 RECOVERY

After just two weeks of physical therapy with about 4 more weeks to go, my ankle is showing much improvement in the range of motion.  I still have to wear the ankle brace, but I can walk like a normal person without gimping or limping.  I'm very limited to what shoes I can wear so I was happy yesterday to be able to point my left foot enough to get both it and the brace inside my wide topped cowgirl boots.  Hey, I'm kickin'!

Meds:   Amiodarone, Cardizem,  Vayacog, L-Carnitine, Vitamin D, I-Caps, Flax seed oil, Multivitamin, B-12, L-Arginine, DHEA, Glucosoamine, Calcium, Garlic, Aspirin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin C

DAYS 246-255 Recovery

The good news is that instead of wearing the big black boot, I'm now wearing a brace to support my broken ankle.  Although the brace is much much smaller I still can't wear most of my shoes and getting my foot into boots is out of the question.  I'm starting physical therapy this week working toward increasing my range of motion and stimulating bone growth.  The not-so-good news is that after two months there is only very minimal bone growth, but hey, it's heading in the right direction.  

Meds:   Amiodarone, Cardizem,  Vayacog, L-Carnitine, Vitamin D, I-Caps, Flax seed oil, Multivitamin, B-12, L-Arginine, DHEA, Glucosoamine, Calcium, Garlic, Aspirin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin C, Bromelain

DAYS 240 - 245 RECOVERY

Yesterday, while planning my day, I forgot to allow time for the stupidity factor.  Normally I don't get excited about medical appointments, but I was very eager to see the orthopedic surgeon to determine if the broken bone in my ankle is on its way to healing --- or not.  I'm so ready to kick this big black boot that lost its super hero powers weeks ago.  It's plodded through red soil garden beds, stepped in duck doo-doo, had diesel fuel spilled on it, let's just say it's not as pristine as it was 2 months ago.

I arrived right on time for my appointment yesterday (here's where the stupidity comes in) only to be told that I came to the wrong location.  I drove all the way to Asheville when the doctor was at a satellite office in the town next to where I live.  My previous appointments were scheduled for this more distant location because that's where the emergency room people sent me.  When I learned there was an office closer to mine, I requested my appointment be changed to the closer location.  Yesterday, by the time I could have driven back to the other town, the doctor would no longer be there.  Now because of my stupidity (forgetfulness?) I have to wait another week to determine the outcome.  

Meds:   Amiodarone, Cardizem,  Vayacog, L-Carnitine, Vitamin D, I-Caps, Flax seed oil, Multivitamin, B-12, L-Arginine, DHEA, Glucosoamine, Calcium, Garlic, Aspirin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin C