There is really nothing to update. I mentioned before that there was a three period between the last appointment on February 7th and the next appointment on February 28th. Well, despite thinking I would never survive the three weeks without a nervous breakdown, I only have five days to go. I am hoping that my ankle is healed enough to switch from a cast to a walking boot. Even if I need a few more weeks of healing, I want to ask the surgeon for a boot, and I can continue to keep the weight off my right leg. That would allow me to take the boot occasionally to put on lotion and scratch itches.
As for living at home alone, I have gotten a lot better at climbing the stairs on my knees. Two weeks ago, I had to rest on each landing on the staircase because I was exhausted. Now, I can climb up non-stop and hardly break a sweat. I still try to minimize the number of times I need to go up and down, but it is no longer an issue. I also have lots of food with the recent Factor 75 prepped meal delivery, and the remaining Costco family meals.
The amount of work I have to do has dropped off even more. I still offer to help, but I only “worked” for four hours the past two weeks. Due to being on medical leave, it is all unpaid except for disability, but I am okay with helping.
Life with chronic diseases 