At my last visit to the ortho, I was told to come back for x-rays in FOUR weeks.

That’s 8 weeks and 2 days after my injury…

I was depressed because my foot felt fine.  I had been walking on it without pain… in regular shoes…without the use of crutches.

I have used the stationary bike at work.

I have even walked on the treadmill.

I was hoping for a green light at 6 weeks at the latest.

It is only two weeks later but when you want you want to run a half marathon Oct 13, every day counts.

My hubby and my non-running friends think I am neurotic!! They say:  “Just relax and let it heal. What’s the rush?”

However, I could only get an appointment with my doctor (who was either busy or on vacation) for July 17 or Aug 19.

July 17 is only 2 weeks later not 4 but AUGUST 19 seems light years away.

The decision was difficult.

I didn’t want to get the x-rays early and not be healed yet but then again I didn’t want to wait til August 19.  If I was healed before that, I wouldn’t know it and I don’t want to run until I get the go ahead. (You may be thinking, when has that stopped her?)

You have to remember the lack of pain factor.  So it’s hard for me to know when I can run.

So I am getting my x-rays early. 

If I am not healed, well, then nothing is lost.  I’ll come back on Aug 19 for x-rays #6. (But if I have to wait…I don’t guarantee that I won’t be running…)

Happy Running!  Are you more patient than I am with an injury?