I had my last appt last week to get my next steps in my recovery. While I still have to use the crutches to get around, I am cleared for 50% weight bearing on my leg. This allows me to try and get around with one crutch. Now, this was pretty difficult when I first started, but now that I have had a couple days of practice with it I am pretty good at getting around in this manner. I still use both crutches when getting around most of the time, but when I need to carry something, or am going short distances, one crutch is good enough. I have to get around in this manner for 2 weeks, then I can start full weight bearing. With full weight bearing, I get to start my physical therapy. It will be nice to start getting the strength back in my leg. Not using it for such a long period of time really has done it's job in making it weak.
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