Oceandirt's Blog

I discovered Sunday afternoon that my walking cast was wearing out. It was basically falling apart on the bottom, and I have NOT been wearing it enough for that to happen. Let's face it, I haven't been wearing it nearly enough. So I took it to the medical supply place and told them it had only been just about a month and I'd gone days at a time without wearing it at all and it just seemed like it was falling apart too soon. So they let me trade it in. I was pointing to my ankle saying "gee I wish it could expand here for a better fit" and they said "oh, we have ones like that." Duh. So here is my new one.



The only bad thing is that it doesn't go as high on my leg. The "tall" one like this literally went past my knee. I guess it is designed for a 6 foot 5 inch athlete. Anyway the website says this one is specifically good for people whose "limb length" or "calf circumference" rules out the taller one. So there. I figure if it is easier to put on (which it is) and a little more comfortable (which it is because of its length but also because it isn't as hot) then I'll wear it more. So far I've already worn it more than I was wearing the other one, so hopefully I can keep that up. Today my physical therapist told me I would not heal unless I wear it, and do the exercises he told me to do (ankle strengthening stuff). So I'm dedicated that I will do the exercises twice a day and wear the boot more. You heard it here first, folks.