A Call from the Podiatrist

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Yes, I've been keeping up with my Slim in 6. I finished my 3rd day. I slept in this morning so I had to workout this afternoon.
On to the phone call.
He said that he did think it was a fracture but could have been a bone reaction. Not so bad that it actually fractured but there was some injury being fixed. Bone scans show activity.
He said that I should try a 1/4" lift in my shoe on the left (injured) foot and see if that helps the hip height issue. It should also help with the shin splints that I get in my right shin and not the left.
He also suggested I get some Superfeet insoles to put in my running shoes and to perhaps try a light stability shoe.
I'm going to try to pick up a heel lift tomorrow on my way home. I'll see how it does.
Is it Friday yet?

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Some more elliptical and slim in 6

Sunday, November 06, 2011

I decided since my calves were so sore yesterday that I would cut back a little on the elliptical so I did 20 minutes instead of 30. I'm not sure if it was because of the elliptical on Friday or the fact that I was wearing my Skechers shape-ups on Friday. Those shoes really do make you unstable and I only wore them because my clogs were bothering both feet and they are tall enough to balance the boot (on it's final day).
My outer left calf was sore on the elliptical this morning so I'm glad I didn't go longer.
Then I decided I'd start Slim in 6. Yes, not very intense but I thought it would be good to start back slow with the lunges and squats and such. Also, it is low impact which is what I need right now. I did Start it Up and Slim and Limber this morning. I guess that'll be the workout for the next 5 days.
I did not take measurements, but I did take pictures. Sorry about the messy hair and the weird light.


We'll see if this tones me up at all.
I hope everybody is enjoying their extra hour. I certainly am.
Happy Sunday!!

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Saturday is going to be busy

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Hey all!
He did finally call yesterday evening but of course I was indisposed. He left a message and an email about setting up a time next Tuesday to talk. I emailed him back that 4pm was a good time. I'll be home from work (and not in the bathroom).
I decided to get on the bike this morning so I wouldn't overwork my foot. I ended up with over 13000 steps yesterday .
I'm going to bake another batch of the leftover Halloween candy cookies since we still have candy leftover. Then we're going to take Grandma out to lunch. Should be a nice day even if it does rain....looking pretty gloomy out there.
Have a wonderful Saturday :-)

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Yay for Friday

Friday, November 04, 2011

I had planned on trying out the elliptical yesterday afternoon but I ended up waiting around for the podiatrist to call. No call.
This morning I got in 30 minutes. The foot felt pretty good. It feels a little weird in shoes. My ankle wasn't particularly happy after I was done. It got lazy being in the boot. I'll be drawing the alphabet at least once a day with my foot to get the ankle back on track.
I still haven't heard from the doc. He emailed yesterday morning asking for a good time and phone number. I gave him work and he already had cell. The good thing about the Kaiser email system is that I can see if my sent messages have been read. He didn't read my reply. Thanks for nothing, doc. Maybe I'll hear Monday but I'm sort of doubting it.
Still it's Friday and that's a great reason to be happy.
Have a fabulous weekend! :-)

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I emailed the podiatrist some questions

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Here are some questions/issues:
If it wasn't a fracture, what was on the bone scan? I know it can pick up cancer, infection, arthritis, etc. It would be nice to know so I can avoid doing whatever it was again. I don't ever want to be stuck in that boot for two months again. I feel like I have wasted two months for nothing.
I know you just want to dismiss the hip height issue but my right hip is higher than my left. My left shoe shows more wear than my right. I get shin splints a lot more on my right side. My left ankle (outer) tends to get sore. I think there is an imbalance issue that needs addressing.
Do I need a different arch support in my running shoes (other than the ones that come in them)? Should I try a stability shoe? A more cushioned shoe?
I realize that 6 weeks no running/jumping is standard for a fracture but if there was no fracture is it really important to wait that long?
Thank you,
Natalie

Here is the reply:
Hi Natalie,

You raise good questions and I'm so glad that you have taken the time to ask. Because you have a number of questions I think it would be better if I give you a call back and address each one to your satisfaction. I will attempt to reach you today or tomorrow

Why he couldn't have taken the time yesterday to answer in person, I really don't know. GRRRRR.

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