urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:oceandirt Random musings oceandirt 2008-06-27T03:42:39Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:oceandirt:52744 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z 2008-06-27T03:42:39Z 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.<br /><br /><img src="http://im.edirectory.co.uk/p/3328/i/35950image.jpg" /><br /><br />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.