As I was updating my friend, Jane, of my recovery today over email I realized how monumental the past few days have been. Here's what I said:
"Holiday was good. Alon & I went down to Minturn (just past Vail) and spent time with his Aunt, Uncle, and bazillion cousins. Felt really good to get away and the long break was just what the doctor ordered! ...this was our first departure from Boulder in over 3 months.
"I am doing great! Last week had its hiccups, but I finally feel like I am fully transitioned to 100% weight bearing and using one crutch without much pain (still working on strength, balance, and stability). I still walk kinda funny, but we'll work on gait mechanics in PT [and in the pool]. I also took my first shower STANDING UP while we were in Minturn, so that was exciting... and made it to the second floor of BCAP for the first time this morning."
"I am doing great! Last week had its hiccups, but I finally feel like I am fully transitioned to 100% weight bearing and using one crutch without much pain (still working on strength, balance, and stability). I still walk kinda funny, but we'll work on gait mechanics in PT [and in the pool]. I also took my first shower STANDING UP while we were in Minturn, so that was exciting... and made it to the second floor of BCAP for the first time this morning."
In addition, I made it out to coffee shops (Atlas and Trident) THREE times this weekend. THAT really makes me feel like I am getting back to my old self again. HOORAY!
Right now I am listening to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" and that also just adds to my good feelings and excitement to keep carrying on like a bad ass! Who doesn't want to dance when they here that song? :-) For your viewing and listening pleasure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTLKWw542g
