Exposed and Vulnerable
Today my cast was removed. The source of my itch is now exposed and I am suddenly able to rub off the dry skin from around my ankle. The three incisions have healed shut leaving bumpy tracks yet the foot is frozen in one position.
The x rays looked good and the doctor said, ``You`re good to go. You can start putting weight on it now.``But it`s not as easy as that. Without the cocoon of the fiberglass around my ankle, every bump or brush against something is noticed. I`ve only started standing and putting some weight on it, but the muscles feel so tight.
I know healing has taken place but I don`t feel ready to go. I will have to trust and begin to take baby steps towards mobility, listening when my body tells me to stop and rest.
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