We left for Charlotte by 9:15 a.m. yesterday morning. We arrived right on time for the 2:20 p.m. appointment. And were back for an x-ray in no time at all. Dr. Anderson came in shortly after. He was happy with the x-ray and the amount of healing the bone graph has done. The crack in the sesamoid was no long apparent and the new bone growth was very good. After yanking and moving Natalie's toe....much to her dismay....for it was the first time in 2 1/2 months the toe has been moved....he game us the game plan. First and foremost, slow and easy. Alternate between the boot and the shoe. Second, he released her for complete PT to get that toe moving. As well as strenghten the entire foot, ankle and leg. In a couple of weeks, she can stand in one place and hit balls. No serving, volleying or running for couple of more months.
Must say, toe yanking did our gal in, much pain for the rest of the day. She did leave the doctor's office in a Tennessee tennis shoe. Not only did it not feel good, but it was short lived. Will be a slow progression into the shoe. But Natalie is very happy to move on with PT and working her way into a shoe full time.
Following hearing the great news, we hurried to the car. For we were doing everything we could to be ahead of the traffic. With rush hour approaching and a Panthers game, we were doomed. But nope....our efforts paid off. We made it home by 8:00 p.m. Boy that was a very long day, and reminder why we normally split a trip like that into two days.
Today, we are getting ready to see the smiling faces of children as they make their way begging for candy. One of Nana's favorite days, for she loves the kids. So, let me log off and get this party day going....can't say started cause I've already been to Walmart to grocery shop. Have a Boooootiful Day! Love and Blessings.....Sherry!
