I'm free!

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I got my post-op x-ray yesterday, after 10.5 weeks of recovery.  I have been using a cane and I felt good about my progress, so I was pretty confident the x-ray would look good.  Since I read x-rays, I asked to see my own.  The tech refused, and I was like, "I gotta see it."  Finally, she relented and I had a look.  I said, "See?  No evidence of heterotopic ossification.  It looks good." 

So I emailed my doctor, and I almost told him what my findings were.  But I just said that I was pleased.  He concurred.  So I am free to do full weight-bearing!  Yesssssss!  Eh, I pretty much already knew that.  I'm still a little wobbly, so I might use the cane here and there.  When I ride my bike, though, the leg feels good.  Solid. 

Comments

Jenny said…
Great news Danny! I just mailed you and Heidi a Christmas card but I didn't know your new address so I got your business address off this blog and sent it to your office. I hope that works :)
12/13/11, 3:12 PM
Chelle said…
Yay! That's so exciting! Glad to hear you'll be back on Little Bike in no time. :)
12/13/11, 3:36 PM
Scott McMillan said…
Happy to hear your great news!
12/13/11, 6:11 PM
Jacquie said…
Heidi must have been using my computer and forgot to log out...I'm happy for you!
12/13/11, 6:13 PM
Isom Crew said…
Yay! That's such good news. :)
12/14/11, 11:20 PM
Dan-o said…
We are so glad that you are back in fine form! It is always comforting when a surgery goes right! Glad you have them both done now and won't have to go through that again.
Dan-o
12/16/11, 8:36 AM
Aubrey said…
Woo hoo!! I just read over your blog and got caught up on your life. You and Heidi are awesome, and your kids make my heart very warm. I know exactly what it is like to be down and dependent on something just to walk. I celebrate this moment with you!! Cheers to you all.
12/17/11, 10:54 PM
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