Some 5 weeks into therapy I ran out of referral times to continue according to the initial referral approved by my insurance.  This in and of itself was not a huge deal, but it did put a damper on my progress as I navigated the insurance world and attempted to get my trips to the p.t. office extended.  The doctor said I would need at least 10 more sessions.  After several calls to my primary care physician, my podiatrist and finally through my physical therapist the extension was granted and I was scheduled to start again.

I was reminded that my new foot, bionic in nature, was no small thing to integrate into my life.  Both my therapist and my podiatrist discussed with me not to be discouraged because we were 3 1/2 months post surgery and it would take time for me to regain all use and function. Slowly I was becoming more mobile and with every gain I thought, ok, now I can finally move on from this rehab adventure.  Not so!

Mobility is relative.  For example from the days of the wheel chair I was running a marathon.  From the days of the knee scooter, I could now walk upright and though I limped, I thought…great!  Crutches, while giving me more mobility, had limitations.  Like, how do I carry things when I am using two crutches to move?  Or, in the alternative, when only using one, the hobbling was more lopsided and everything I carried —especially liquid—-spilled as a result!

More mobility…well while on the way, still a long way to go to get back to two shoes and no more limping!