AM Report
I found a pair of shoes that I can actually wear comfortably! This is great, because the Aircast boot limits ankle movement and the flexing motion at the the toe joint that is necessary for recovery. In order to slip them on, I needed to adequately cover and cushion the incision. I used a couple of waterproof bandages lengthwise that I knew would seal really well and be unlikely to be scraped off, and added one more over top, sideways. Then, I carefully slipped my foot into my craziest, elastic-banded shoe. If I could have done a happy dance, I would have. Couldn't believe it worked! In case you're wondering, they're Skeechers that come with an amazingly cushy memory foam insert. Now, we'll see how the day goes...
PM Report
Excellent! Can't believe my luck. The elastic bands put the slightest bit of pressure just off the edge of my scar line (I think, since it's all under the bandages). I walked slowly, trying to walk normally. Easier said than done, for sure. I kept catching myself executing a stubby little shuffle in an attempt to avoid the pain of extending that joint. Spent the day at a big family April birthdays event. I found it more difficult to stand in one place than to walk slowly, but I didn't have to do either for long. There was plenty of time to ice and elevate, but I probably didn't do the PT exercises as often as I should have. Those exercises are tricky: sliding the joint around and trying to manipulate the little sesamoid bones underneath. Attempting to walk somewhat normally in shoes felt as therapeutic as the exercises (meaning productively unpleasant).
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