Here is the bottom of my foot four months after surgery and a close up of the scar.
As crazy as it sounds, I kind of want the scar to stay there. It is a reminder of the journey I've been on!
Here is a shot of the side of my foot. Not much swelling anymore!
I don't know when exactly it happened, but one day last week, I realized there was no pain in my foot. I was rolling through my foot normally and didn't feel uncomfortable.
Is this real life?
I don't know how it transitioned so quickly, but two weeks ago I was worried things might never be the same and I would always have discomfort, and last week I realized the pain was gone! What an answered prayer! God is so good (and so is my surgeon). :)
There is still some numbness on the top of my toe (maybe 25%), and there is definitely discomfort when I try to stretch my foot too far (like when I'm trying to reach for something on the top shelf of my pantry). But that pain is getting less each day. I can't tell you how excited this makes me!
My doctor said to continue with low impact exercises for 6-8 more weeks and then I can start transitioning back into running (not that I was a runner, but... it would be nice to say that I am able to run).
He said the range of motion in my left foot is the same as my right - crazy, right? Also, I can wear normal, flat-soled shoes without special inserts.
Things are definitely looking up, and I am so happy to be able to share this progress. Thank you to those of you who have been encouraging me along this journey!
Thanks for reading - I'll update again when I'm up and RUNNING!
