It’s been nearly five months since my right halo foot
surgery on April 6th. This recovery has felt much faster than my left foot
surgeries back in 2008/2009—likely because being able to walk outside in the
summer sun beats being stuck indoors during the winter!
The Journey So Far
- July 27th ("The Climb"): My first video showed me taking small, cautious steps with full crutch support.
- September 3rd ("One Step at a Time"): In this new video, you’ll see my stride is longer and my pace is quicker.
Though my mobility is improving, I’m still using crutches
due to persistent pain. I suspect the rigid walking boot is straining my
muscles and tendons; I’m hopeful that transitioning to a regular shoe soon will
offer the mobility I need to feel better.
A Fun Note: The first clip was filmed by my niece,
Abby, and the second by my aide, Dianne. Despite being filmed 45 days apart, I
accidentally wore the exact same outfit — I promise I have more than one outfit! Stay
tuned for the third and final video once I’ve mastered my new shoes. The song
is a secret for now!
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3 comments:
What wonderful progress you have made!! I'm adding your blog to our favorites~hope to see you when we take a walk around town!
Jake and Alyssa Demange
Looking good, Beck! Nice choice of music for the video, too. So, do you feel it was a good decision to get the surgery done, now that it's all over with and you are reaping some rewards? I know you weren't keen on all the recuperation time, but it sure looks like you are getting around a lot better!
Becky, your incredible spirit gives us all inspiration. I love your video.
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