Day 44 - Boot Off

Had my post op with Dr. Y today. He was very pleased with my healing! He said that I have healed faster than most and that I have more muscle activity in my calf that he would have expected. I am supposed to start a few sessions of physical therapy in two weeks. He said I'm healing great and that this is a critical time for healing so he doesn't want me to rush into physical therapy but also wants me to go in two weeks so that I can really get the most of my healing at that time. I'm allowed to walk, although I walk with a slow limp, and can't take too large of a stride. I can use a treadmill to walk, gradually increasing speed and distance, and ride the bike with little resistance. Dr. Y said I likely won't feel comfortable enough to jog for another 2 months or so. He also reiterated that I am healing excellently and that he anticipates I will be playing whatever sport I want at whatever level I want. I just have a hard time believing that right now with how little strength I have in my lower leg. I'm also still very worried that the mental healing will take just as long if not longer than the physical healing. On the plus side, ramadan is finishing, september is here, and I am lighter than I've been in 6 years.