My hiatus has been short lived…thankfully, it turns out I ruptured my plantaris tendon (aka “tennis leg”). No it’s never a good thing when you rupture something in your leg, but the recovery is quick. 2 weeks later and I’m walking without pain – able to get up and down stairs even! Every day is better and less discomfort. Bruce says the tendon is harvested to repair other tendons in the foot and hand so it’s a tendon I can live without; walk and run fine.
Hosting Thanksgiving was a bit rough – on my feet for hours at a time and in the grocery store with help from my mom. Nonetheless, it’s REALLY IMPOSSIBLE to stay off your feet during this busy time of year! I exerted more energy for a few days trying to hobble around on crutches…not fun, but necessary. And so I adjusted. Changed my mindset for a few weeks and propped up my foot as often as I could.
I was back on the paddle courts Monday, but with limitations. No match play this week for me. I so crave being outdoors and active…that I did get my butt into the pool and swim and managed to cycle twice. So, on the mend….it’s good to take a mental break and step back, assess what I enjoy (I do miss running!!) and be thankful for what I can do. And be patient with my healing, for long term benefits.
