I am literally learning to walk again. I started with my aircast and crutches (because I was too scared to actually put my foot down) to one crutch to a runner and a cane and now I can walk without any support by the end of the day. I have a visible limp, it reminds me of how I was getting around in Haiti but my pain is minimal.
Reflecting on the past 7 weeks, I feel very fortunate that the events that happened did so for a reason. While this expreience was far from fun, it taught me to be more patient, to have to learn to ask others for help more than I do and that it's okay to do that, and to just sit and be with myself at times.
Before heading off to Hawaii with my mom this morning, I wanted to thank everyone at Burnaby Hospital. The two nurses that stand out for me are Meredith and Paige. The OR nurses were fantastic and made me feel like I was in good hands! Dr. Tarazi is amazing! Not only did he leave me with a scar that after only 7 weeks is barely visible, was so kind, gentle and supportive and explained everything to me along the way. Edgardo in the cast clinic is the best tech I've ever met!! Not only is he very knowledgable, he went far beyond what he needed to when re-casting me 5 weeks ago to ensure I'd be comfortable and in alignment. He made me look forward to my cast clinic appointments!
Overall, this experience has been positive thanks to the great team at Burnaby Hospital! Thank you for helping me heal well enough that I am heading to Hawaii cast free!
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| Mom and I in Hawaii and I only have a walking cast! |
