Wherever You Go, There You Are

Well, I am finding that I don't have much to say about the drama of being bolted together. That's good.  I have been working full, full time.  I spent last week in Blackhawk Colorado, giving presentations. That is around a 5 hour drive for the average person.  I car pooled with my boss, I was driving and of course got lost, so that added about an hour to the drive.  So, I was tired from the drive but not miserable.  

Yoga.  I went to my first yoga class last Tuesday.  That was not a flawless victory but I was there and did it, with my surgeon's office blessing of course.  I created the Floppy Dog and Wheezing Earthworm pose during that class, I'm sure they will catch on.  

My hip pain is much better, I have just stopped taking the Naproxen that was prescribed and I don't feel any different.  I think I can almost think that I am getting a little strength back into my foot.  I can't stand on my toes on my left foot yet, but I almost think I can lift it a fraction of in inch off the ground if I try really, really hard.  Not ballet dancer worthy yet, but give me a couple more months.  I was climbing on the counter the other day because I can't reach very high.  My hubby walked in and nearly panicked.  I really was stuck, but I am feeling well enough to start climbing on the kitchen counters.  I can't reach anything but I am gaining confidence.  So, a partial victory? 

I still can't jump on the bed, run, stand on my tiptoes, or bend over and touch the ground without bending my knees but I can work a full shift, walk with less of a limp, lay on the floor and get back up off the ground, and my balance is getting better.  Here is something I should have known though (fun horsie facts to follow).  When your horse is having a lameness or gait issue, you change the way they are trimmed or their shoes to help their stride and break over.  Right?  Everyone knows that.... Here's the thing, it never occurred to me that the same would be true FOR ME.  I got a super slick looking pair of tall black boots with a chunky 1 inch heel.  Guess who doesn't limp nearly as bad with that little bit of heel?  So, flat flat shoes aren't the best for me. Guess I have to wear my super cool black boots...I mean, it's for my health.