Day 40 felt like a real milestone. Yesterday I was buzzing with excitement, but today pulled me right back down with another hospital trip.
It all started with physio — appointment at 11:45, me walking in at 12:40. What should have been a 25-minute drive turned into an hour and a half. The city was chaos. By the time I got there, I was already fed up.
Physio wanted me to push on — more weight-bearing, maybe even trying one crutch. It feels daunting, but I know it’s progress. Gentle stretching too, slowly working the tendon.
Then came the real highlight: meeting Mr. Colin Taylor. After weeks of just wonderful registers, he suddenly appeared with a light-hearted manner that immediately put me at ease. Honestly, it felt like meeting a celebrity,a celebrity who wasnt in a rush and was able to take the time to speak to you and answer your questions. He was empathetic, kind, and reassuring — exactly what you need when you’re trying to wrap your head around your recovery.
On the infection front, I’m now on my fourth round of antibiotics. Not exactly the tally I wanted, but hopefully this one finally clears the stubborn wound and gives the tendon the best chance to heal.
And yes… the biscuits. Way too many, but after the traffic, the waiting, and the hospital merry-go-round, I felt I’d earned them. Now if only someone would invent protein biscuits, I’d be set.
Then came the wedge-shoe struggle. Six and a half weeks post-op, I tried transferring to a shoe with wedges. Cue hilarity: the wedges took up so much space my foot barely fit. I looked like a very uncoordinated clown trying to jam my foot in. Shoes are supposed to hold your foot, not squeeze it like a sardine.
The takeaway? Healing is full of weird, awkward steps. You’re going to be pushed to do new things — like shoving your foot into a shoe that clearly hates you — and it’s okay to laugh, vent, or throw your hands up. Progress isn’t always graceful, but it’s still progress. And reader, here’s the real advice: don’t fight the shoe. Ask the pros. Wide trainers, adjusted wedges, or a slightly different approach can save you hours of mental and physical wrestling.
