Goodbye Crutches!

It took me two weeks to come to a full-body-weight bearing status. Although it now seems a while ago, it sure felt like forever! I was religiously increasing 10 more lbs of weight bearing each day during those two weeks, because part of me was rather anxious to be able to bear my full body weight.

Just right after I achieved full weight bearing status, I had to travel to Nebraska for my host sister Carolyn and Ryan's wedding. It was a complete bitch to travel with crutches, and having to rush to catch a connection flight didn't help either! Nevertheless, I got to see Mrs. Valentine, Mrs. Hansen (since graduation 7 years ago), and all the Johnsons. This trip was rather special!!

On a different note, my physical therapy is still going well. Right now I am only doing it twice a week. Today is Mil's last day at USC Physical Therapy and Associates. Even though I gave her a card and she gave me her email address, I think I am ganna miss her. After all, her cheering, fun personality has made my sessions with her that much more fun and that much easier.

Yesterday I went to see Dr. Charlton for a follow-up. He told me that I was right on schedule and cruising (to full recovery); in addition, he said that I could lose the crutches. Honestly, when I heard that, I was rather excited. The degree/level of excitement was like that of a kid entering a candy store! Yesterday was the first day that I walked without crutches - which felt so liberating. Mark said that he was used to hearing the little medal noises from my crutches and that he got used to seeing me with crutches (taking up more space while walking). Even today when Yung-Yu and Emily saw me, they looked rather surprised also. =)