All Charged and Ready to Go
I had an appointment at Hopkins today and all went better than expected. i got x-rayed and had my sutures removed. Everything was so well healed I didn't even need a bandage. I asked the PA when I could start wearing my prosthesis and she replied, as soon as I got home. So I have now had it on several hours, but I have to admit I have not walked much. The PA told me it would likely hurt to wear it, and she was right. In addition, I am using my walker because my balance is just not there. I know every step will make me stronger and better, but I also know that overdoing it will not speed up the process. When Jerry and I bicycled we always said: slow and steady wins the race, except in a race. So I am thankful I am not in a race. I have no deadlines. I also admit I'm a little afraid. I don't want to hurt myself. I don't want to fall. So I will take my time. Also, I am taking Calcium and Vitamin D in the hopes that if I do fall, I won't break anything. So now I ...