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Thx everyone! Willie, you make a good point about giving the exercises a break. My physio guy is very exercise focused. I've mentioned other forms of treatment like massage, ultrasound machines, tens units and his response is exercise, exercise and more exercise. The physio place I go to is very exercise driven. I've never seen anyone there hooked up to a machine of any kind and their motto is Keep Moving in bold letters outside their business.

Granted I do take days off myself whether he thinks it's good or not. I'd go crazy otherwise. As for a rollator? I almost feel like if I go that route I've given up. Not to say using a rollator is a bad thing and I'm not criticizing anyone who does use one. But I want to exhaust all other routes before I go there.

But, thx for the suggestion Willie. I appreciate all suggestions, prayers, warm thoughts. You guys are the best.
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I'm sorry Gershun, I've heard that ligament and tendon injuries can sometimes be really difficult. Has anyone considered it might be better to take some time off from all the PT to rest the injury? Google also mentioned custom orthotics?
And if you don't feel confident out walking what about using a rollator?
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Gershun, prayers that you will NOT need surgery and you will regain your walking ability soon.
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I’m so sorry, Gershun. Sounds absolutely miserable. I understand how this could put you in a funk. I hope this situation gets resolved soon.

I know that it won’t take your discomfort away, but I am sending lots of hugs, warm wishes and prayers for your foot to heal quickly.

My husband was having foot issues but thankfully his has cleared up. It seems like when our feet hurt, everything hurts!
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Sorry Gershun ,
Tough to give advice. Try to think positive that maybe the doctor can fix it ?
But I don’t know your history , or the likelihood of complications for you .
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So, I've come here to whine. About my da*n foot and ankle. I'm still limping and can't walk normal. This is going on 7 mths. now. Little did I think when I fell in my bedroom that this would be the outcome.

I've had my MRI and this was the result. Focal area of thickening of superomedial band of the spring ligament & mild fluid in the tibialis posterior tendon sheath.
Say that 5 times fast. :)

What that means in layman terms? Who knows. I'm following up with the orthopedic doc on Friday. Maybe she can interpret it. She told me last time I saw her that if I was still having problems in May/June that I may need ligament surgery. But I'm hoping to avoid surgery if I possibly can. She is a surgeon and seems dead focused on that but I don't know if I can face surgery and the possible complications. Mind you, I had not had the MRI yet when she said this and maybe after viewing the results she'll be singing a different tune. I hope.

I'm so sick of physio and all the exercises every day. I'm depressed. Very. Not being able to just go out and walk when I want to, where I want to is really getting me down. Yes, I can walk but not in a way that is comfortable to me. Plus I don't feel entirely confident when I'm out walking so if I don't have someone with me I just won't.

Anyone out there have some uplifting advice?
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Happy Mother's Day Cwillie!
Don't think for a minute that we did not notice you are keeping a low profile.
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sorry about the misspelling, cwillie. I have a little finger arthritis going on.
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cwiliei - how are you? I am still in awe of your tire changing prowess. At one point in my life I would have been strong enough but never did it. Are you suffering any after effects?
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🥰

"Love yourself enough to give yourself the gift of health."
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"The only disability in life
is a bad attitude."
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"By being yourself,
you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before."
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🥰 today's words of wisdom...

"Don't let your loyalty
become slavery."
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Something was cheaper for a change !!
Went flower shopping for my flower pots . Don’t know why but prices were better than the last couple of years .
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cw,

Yay! You did it! 👏.
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I'm finally all done. Whew.
The hardest part was getting the tires off, I had to jump on the tire iron and pray the bolts wouldn't sheer off - there's no way they weren't over torqued, I'd never have been able to manage on the side of the road with a flat tire.
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I realized last week that I still have my winter tires on so I made a note to call today about getting them swapped over. They told me they are booking May 30 and into June.
🤔OK, I can just do it myself, I used to be able to do it in half an hour.



OMG, it's now obvious I was a lot younger then.
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cwillie, I just saw the optometrist because I broke my glasses and need a prescription update. Next - the dentist. Because I broke a filling. Our car and house insurance is due tomorrow. 💸 Bye bye money!

bundle of joy, I will happily help you with that chocolate backlog. I’m good for 1lb/day. Oink!
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❤️🙂

i know i've said it before, but this time really, really...i'm taking a break from the internet. (1) still have a mountain of easter chocolate eggs to finish. duty calls. (2) gotta get my butt moving and finish my to-do list from 2009.

TNtechie, cwillie, here are some tax jokes :).

"Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors...and miss."

"It's income tax time again: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta."

"Tax day is the day that ordinary Americans send their money to Washington, D.C., and wealthy Americans send their money to the Cayman Islands."
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Yes Techie, my dad was a bit of a socialist so I never forget that I'm very fortunate I have the ability to meet those payments.
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cwillie, when I would complain about the federal government taxes coming out of my paycheck being more money than I spent on my household (including mortgage, property taxes, utilities and food) my dad (raised in the depression) would tell me I should just be glad I had a job that allowed me to pay those taxes and have a nice house. Although it makes sense from his experiences, it sure doesn't really bring much comfort when you see all that money moving on.
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I'm just back from the dentist. Last week it was a temporary filling and today a consult about a crown and another filling. I decided I'll go ahead with getting the crown (not really a whole lot of other good choices). I also just got new lenses for my glasses and paid my car insurance premium... $$$ 😨😭
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🥰 today's words of wisdom...

"One of the most expensive things you’ll ever do is pay attention to the wrong person."
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🥰 happy sunday everyone! today’s very important words of wisdom…

“Never let your toes or your pancakes get cold.”
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"If you want to change the world, go home and
love your family."
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Do not let anyone destroy your potential.
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"I am too full of life
to be half loved."
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"Saying yes to happiness
sometimes means
saying no to things and people that stress you out."
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"Don't ignore your own potential."
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I’d like to add to bundleofjoy’s post of 13 hours ago. Sing it with me! “I love myself today, Not like yesterday. You’re dead and gone. I’m gonna get my way! Uh-huh.” (Bif Naked, 2001)
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