THE VERDICT

I've posted both here and on FB about my sore right ankle and achilles and yesterday I saw a podiatrist about the problem as it has been getting steadily worse as time goes on.

So the verdict was that I have chronic achilles tendonitis because I've ignored it for so long and it has become quite advanced. My right ankle is so puffy and swollen that it easily qualifies for the "cankle" title. The podiatrist strapped me up to create a "new achilles" and I'm spending a lot of time hobbling around with limited ROM and a constant ache in that foot.

Today I'm off to buy a pair of flat and ugly nana shoes. I have a list of 'special suppliers' that sell the shoes that will fit an orthotic. I get new orthotics in a bout 1.5-2 weeks. Oh joy!! Rehab is expected to take 6-12 weeks (again because its advanced). 

I confess that yesterday I spent a good part of the day feeling sorry for myself and there was some comfort eating happening. But today will be all about staying positive and doing whats best for me long term.

I've withdrawn from my Learn to Row course. Hopefully I can pick it up next year. Upper body training wont be a problem but I'll need to modify my cardio and my leg workouts (no lunges, no running while I'm taped up). Stretching will become even more important once the tape comes off. 

This is a timely reminder of Mr CH's words of wisdom: Get the head right and the rest will follow.  Modifications are required but I'm not totally incapacitated and I know that eating well will speed up my recovery. 

Goal for today: Just stay positive.