Sandals in Paradise: Day 13 after Cheilectomy

Sandals in Paradise

There are a lot of shoes and sandals in my closet at home, but not a lot that complement this recovery process. These Birkenstocks actually work because, as you can see, the central leather piece just misses the incision line. Still, walking is a laborious, thoughtful process, feet carefully placed, and constant attention given to trying to walk normally. Easier said than done: heel strike, normal transfer of weight from back to front across that problematic ball of the right foot. Every so often, particularly when my attention falters, I experience a sharp pain in the ball. Those sesamoid bones, I suppose. Perhaps something's trying to break free. Please, let it happen soon. Sauntering through the tourist zone in Kona, I needed frequent intervals with leg elevated. I am getting impatient!