Ankle Update...it's been awhile.....

Last Ankle update- September of 2017...yikes!  I've been waiting to share the news of surgery.  I didn't want to whine about the process of BWC.  I'm feeling compelled to share the update so when I do have the surgery date, it isn't out of the blue.

So in September 2017 I shared the update that took me to my third PT practice.  I have to say I loved this group- Athletico in New Albany. I didn't love the drive but I was so pleased and grateful for the partnership. I felt this while in motion and I feel this way looking back and the support to the place I am now.  In December when we went as far as we could with PT, my care provider encouraged me to seek a specialist.  Things still didn't feel right and she felt there was more ground to cover. She even volunteered to go with me to the consult.

I made my way to the ankle specialist and appreciated the approach and thought about next steps.  His diagnosis and thoughts about opportunities to improve my range of motion and abilities felt/feel right.  I'm doing OK- I walk and wear real shoes, and I'm not in pain.  I do have some discomfort and interesting pressures.  I'm not confident my ankle will pivot and take a jump, hop...when I run if I have to it feels stiff and awkward.

Surgery has been recommended.  Hearing this news was difficult.  It took some time to accept and come to terms with the return to a state of non-weight bearing.  I need this ankle, I need more movement and exercise.  The frustration has been the process to move forward. I started this in March and we're still in the dance with BWC.  I'll keep you posted.

Lessons learned- unfortunately it took me until I was fifty to recognize the importance of 2nd opinions.  I should have slowed down and not been in a hurry. EVERYONE told me how complicated ankle injuries are and I didn't listen.  I should have sought the specialist sooner, at the beginning and then when I didn't think things were moving in a certain direction. My gut challenged actions, but I stepped back. I blogged about this in September and I'll say it again.  You have to be your own advocate. You have to learn, question and seek other thoughts- you have to lead your recovery and care.

I'm leading, I'm sharing, I'm challenging and I hope to help others so that is why I'm sharing the ankle updates in my life on NG Road.  It will be awhile until the surgery happens. It is going to be an amazing Fall in my Life ON NG Road!!