Faraway Doctoring
I connected this week with my Long Distance Doctor about the last MRI test for BigFoot. That makes 5 MRI’s in about 3 years!
I am in rural Virginia and the doc is in Big City Baltimore so it is an adventure story of sorts. She recommended “Serial MRI’s” for comparison purposes.
Anyway, Dr. C called to review the last MRI which showed positive changes. And there will be no more MRI’s unless BigFoot decides to act up again. Hurrah!
Now I keep looking at my beautiful ultra-thin foot. And guess what? It matches the other one.
On Foot Preening
Feet are definitely not the most glamorous parts of the human body. In fact, I think they are generally pretty ugly. But they do a major job in carrying us around and I do admire a foot that maintains its shape and shows a prominent ankle bone.
Is it no wonder that visible feet beneath ladies’ long skirts in the olden days was considered ultra sexy and risque?
Some folks preen before a mirror. I suppose they admire their faces.
But a mirror is not necessary for foot preening. I can simply recline in my recliner to scrutinize lovely skinny toes and the spaces between them, a slim ankle and visible ankle bone, and rare puffiness even after a full day of activity. I would be an enormous hit in the olden days right?
So yes, at any given moment you may see me in a reclining stupor admiring my own sockless feet.
P.T.
PT is short for Physical Therapy. Don’t you just hate all this “Initial” talking?
To celebrate SkinnyFoot’s new possibilities I attended a PT session with a therapist here in Virginia (not Baltimore thank goodness) who worked “hands on” for a full hour!
This meant manipulated muscles and things that have never been manipulated before. !
I told Anne-Marie, the fantastic therapist, “My ultimate goal is to wear matching shoes and be able to traverse (on foot) the local Walmart with no electric cart!”
And she said, “That is absolutely do-able.”
Really?! I am so happy and hopeful but realize there is weakness due to nearly three years of immobility. Good results will take time.
Then Came The-Day-After P.T.
- UhOh!
- Stabbing pains in SkinnyFoot.
- Aching thighs.
- Back twinges.
- Fear
- Worry.
- And a mad grab for an Ibuprofen.
- Arrrrgh!
Was this a case of after-therapy muscle aches and pains or something worse?
Should I quit after only one session?
Or should I soldier on?
The Day After the Day After P.T.
Only one stabbing pain all day.
Walmart, here I come!
Wish me luck my blogger friends – I am off and running – well, not exactly running really. But I have two appointments for P.T. next week.
Now don’t laugh. You never know where this will go.
Even elderly ladies like me can bounce back to teenage agility levels. I don’t expect to run marathons or jitterbug but like I said, “You never know.”
Meanwhile, it’s back to preening and personal foot admiration.
And I trust you will join me and gaze mesmerized at the Before and After foot photos above.
Good for you! And I bet you are sleeping well too. Love to you Dor!
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And why not. Your feet look fabulous ! You have been so brave and patient all this time Dora and if you can jitterbug soon I will join you. I managed to pluck up courage after my last fall, and went dancing only last week. Managed a Rhumba and a Samba and a Slow foxtrot. Boy did my muscles ache next morning. We can call you Dora slim-foot now then.
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Oh my word…Baltimore certainly isn’t just around the corner from you, Dor. I’m happy to hear and see your foot is improving. It looks so sleek! Take care!
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You really know how to have a good time! Keep your expectations low. A tour of Walmart is a good start!
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Your little feet are gorgeous!!! I am so pleased for you. I had a magical physical therapist who helped me retire my cane. It is marvelous to be set free. I’m celebrating with you.
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Looking good! It has been a long road, Dor. The results of your efforts have paid off. Mobility is nothing to take for granted, so I’m glad you’re able to walk greater distances now – the box stores have missed you!
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Yayyyyyy!! Your feet look absolutely beautiful 😁. Now I think Bill should take you dancing!
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Good news on the foot. Walmart shopper watch out!!!
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Three YEARS Dor?!?!??! Holy smokes, time does fly. Your foot is simply gorgeous 😀Keep up the PT but be sure to tell her about the post PT pain. You’ll be running the aisles in no time!
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I’m so happy for you that now that PF (pretty foot) has emerged and sent BF away. Hope it stays that way so you can continue to foot preen. 😉 Really, this is great news!
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This is a funny post.I agree, there is nothing more disconcerting than looking down and finding one foot bigger than the other. That happens to me if I get a wound or bite on one leg. The ankle swells up for a few days until things settle down. Having just had a left hip replacement, my left ankle and lower leg were more than twice the size of the right for several days. I would have taken even money that it would never come down to it’s normal size. Amazingly, it’s now back to normal. I had a plan B if it didn’t, I was going to run away to the circus and be a headliner in the freak show.
Kudos to you for “hanging in there!”
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Well now, your foot has joined the world of “what a beauty!” So happy to see the size and shape matching your other foot and also quite a lovely ankle you have there!! Yes PT is such a pain (ha – ha), but look at the results. You are now in the category of moving on from this nightmare. Happy to see you wiggle toes Dorann!
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I so admire you for dancing the Rhumba and the Samba Rita! I would be happy with that Slow Foxtrot. 🙂 Thanks from Dora SlimFoot.
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I am not sure but I think BigFoot is really on the way out, and I love you calling it “sleek.” 🙂
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Hahaha! Kate, you would understand if you ever visited my neck-o-the woods. There are not a lot of shopping options in the little town closest to us. And as our friend says, “If Walmart doesn’t have it, you don’t need it.” The fact is, if Walmart doesn’t have it, you would have to drive an hour away to find it. 🙂
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Oh Thank you Anne for call them my “little feet.” I never thought this would happen. Figured I would have to live with BigFoot til death do us part. 🙂
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Thanks Eliza. I do feel euphorically optimistic about reclaiming a normally sized foot. I will be happy to get back to shopping on that foot ASAP, but Walmart is the only box store available. And I am truly grateful to them because of the electric carts that allowed me to get out into the world. Anything remotely resembling a shopping mall is an hour plus from where I live.
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Bill is the one who had Arthur Murray dancing lessons when we were young. I signed up but the dance instructor told me, “You have no balance and no rhythm, so if I were you I would forget it.” And I did.
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Thank you Tina! It’s all just gonna take time now but at least time seems to be on my side for a change.
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I agree Cindy! It’s good news. The foot looks great. I don’t entirely trust it but then I am a worrier type – hence the foot gazing in the recliner.
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Hahaha! I love your Plan B Al. I hadn’t thought of the circus because I’m sure they would never hire me even with an elephantine foot. I am glad you recovered from the hip replacement though, and the swelling went away, and I hope you are painlessly mobile.
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Well, now you have given me the right word to use to describe my BigFoot ordeal – “Nightmare.” It was definitely that and I do believe it’s time to move on. I have also been wiggling my toes just to admire the ability. 🙂 I am so glad you are back Mary! Thank you.
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Thank you and glad to be back! We love seeing toes wiggle!!!
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I am so glad your lovely feet are beginning to match again and the MRI was fine. Not so good about the pain after PT but hopefully it has done you a lot of good. Enjoy your future walks that this picture perfect pair will take you on ❤
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Glad you are making positive progress.
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Your matching feet are beautiful! You go, girl!
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