Here's the gap. The black is gaffer tape to stop the hard edge tearing my leg apart. It seems to be working and now I just have to wait for the previously damaged areas to completely heal.
I've been out and about spreading the word about the iWalk. People seem more likely to stop and ask about it now rather than covertly stare. I've got used to having to strap my leg on before I go anywhere. It'll be funny actually standing up on two feet.
I realise that the journey is only partway through. I'm not really certain of what will happen once the cast comes off. I'm presuming I get a moon boot and start partial weight bearing. I can't figure out why it'll be hard but I'm sure I'll find out come Tuesday afternoon. It will be nice being able to wear something other than sweatpants and my too big straight leg jeans that have enough stretch to fit over the cast (useful for situations where sweatpants are not de rigeur.
I have continued to have issues with falling when using my crutches, especially at night. I swear that gremlins reach out and grab them. I've only had one really bad thump on my heel that felt like I'd split it open but most likely resulted in a big bruise. All the other times had been momentary touches of the foot. All apart from the time I fell over backwards in the dark in the walk through wardrobe (it leads to the bathroom). Then I managed to save the foot but hit the floor with everything else. Not a pretty sight.
I do look forward to the day when I can climb up the stairs without holding the handrail with a death grip. It's ok at home but not so much out in the big wide world.
I went for a walk in the large park near us at the weekend . It was lovely. We saw some very handsome bulls who were very interested in us!
It was a welcome relief to get out of the house!
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