A mixed bag

Good news, bad news. I had my latest doctor appointment yesterday regarding my ankle. It turns out my ankle is showing signs of healing, but it isn't healed yet. In the short term this means no surgery, and it also means I don't have to wear my boot anymore. The long term means I have physical therapy three times a week for the next four weeks, and I am still not allowed to return to work. And, surgery is still not out of the question.

My next appointment is September 27. There we'll find out how the healing is progressing. If there are no further signs of healing after a month of physical therapy, surgery is a sure thing. I am glad it has started to heal, and I am glad to be out of the boot, but I wish we could get past the uncertainty. I want an unrealistic, "Hey, it's all better and you can go back to work!" It has just taken so long to heal. September will be my fourth month out of work and my third without pay. Ramen, anyone?