Today is the day I was waiting for. The day I could start bearing 25% weight on my left ankle replacement. Not sure why I was anticipating a great day but it was not as great as I thought it would be.
First determining 25% with a boot on was a challenge. Our digital scale will not work with the boot on. So, I press with the opposite foot to see what 35 lbs feels like. I can say it doesnt feel like a lot.
As I lay in bed in pain I can honestly say tomorrow may also not be a great day because I start Physically Therapy. But I knew PT would hurt. But it will still be a good day.
I’m still gonna have a good day though. Because I press on to continue in the healing process. Maybe your situation isn’t going the way you thought it would. I encourage you also to keep pressing on.
The essential element of my 25% day is don’t give up. I’m not done healing. I’ve had pain since the surgery so I need to adjust my expectations.
You also may have to adjust your expectations but keep on going.
What I mean is even though it hurts today every day I learn to walk will move me forward in recovery. I don’t like pain but it does let me know when to stop, ease back and rest.
So I choose to keep moving forward and allow the healing recovery the time it needs.