At the checkup on Friday, Doc told me to start walking with gradual weight bearing on the left leg until I am able to go without walker, cane or wheelchair.
He is giving me the six weeks until my next appointment to be free of aids.
I can do this.
I'm off all the narcotic medication and pretty well managed with over the counter pain medicine as needed.
Walking again has made me a bit dizzy since the body isn't use to sharing the weight around and it makes things feel kind of odd. The swelling continues to diminish and the nerve function is getting back to normal.
Where before my left leg and hip and pelvis were just bloated and swollen beyond reason, I am now almost equalized on the measurements between the leg sizes. The numbed area that used to extend from hip to toes is now localized to an area on my left thigh about the size of my hand and to a couple of toes - but that is also getting better.
Meanwhile, I am trying to walk as much as I can within reason as I regain balance and strength. If I do too much too quick, I'll create a setback that is completely avoidable by just being careful about how much I push.
I'm still doing the daily PT plus the walking. I'm hopeful that soon I can get into the pool where I can get some warm water PT to help the muscles strengthen with the neutral buoyancy of the therapy pool.
All in due time.
A phrase that both is hard to swallow and a good reminder that I am not in charge.
Due time... I'm an impatient sort, but thankful that God has granted me some more time on this earth to become less rushed, less "me, me, me" and more "what Thou would have me do".
One step at a time...
I never appreciated that phrase more than now.
God bless.
