the verdict

Let me start by stating that I am drinking my first Red Bull in 2.5 weeks. Let me continue by saying that I haven't had any Red Bull recently because I have been sitting on my butt for the last 2.5 weeks because of my ankle injury. Nonetheless, the purpose of my discussion today is the verdict - from my doctor, that is. So here I go...

Saw my doctor yesterday for my ankle check-up. I have never been so anxious or impatient about going to see the doctor before. It seemed like the days just dragged on forever before I left work and headed to the doc's office. Mind you, the traffic jam en route didn't help the cause. Hey, at least they didn't make me waste away in the waiting room for an hour before seeing me - like my last visit. (aside: I should note here that my dentist is awesome. I have never had to wait past my appointment time during any of my visits. Thus, he's been my dentist for over 10 years - even when I lived in SF, I'd schedule my cleanings around trips home to Oregon).

After checking for strength and flexibility by tapping and pressing his finger in different spots on my ankle, my doc told me he was surprised at how fast I had progressed since I first saw him two weeks ago. (woohoo!) Apparently, he hadn't intended on having me start on some of the more advanced ankle rehab exercises until after this check-up. I had been doing them for about 1.5 weeks cuz I thought I was supposed to. I was able to do all except for 2 of them at this point. My doc explained that some of the pain that I still have is probably a bone bruise (talus bone probably collided with the end of my tibia). Of course, then the tightness in my foot arch and heel is a result of muscles and ligaments trying to compensate for the bruise.

Since Blogger is freaking out right now, I'll just get to the point instead of ramble. Basically, I've been cleared to start doing more active activities, like running. It will probably be another week before I can resume my more intense sports (i.e., basketball & soccer), but softball and volleyball should be okay once I can jog or run without limping. Of course, the lateral movements are going to be the next thing before I can actually sprint, but still, woo-hoo! I'm on the road to recovery!