Just got back from a follow-up appointment with my surgeon – I’m happy to report he is pleased with my recovery and has told me I don’t need to make any follow-up appointments. He said I have recovered faster than … Continue reading →

It’s exactly six months today since I injured my left foot on 26 January in a canyon at the Blue Mountains. Thankfully, I’m now walking again and I’ve even started climbing. But I had to buy a new pair of … Continue reading →

Thursday last week, I took the train and made my way to my workplace in the Sydney CBD for the first time since I got injured on 26 January. That meant 4.5 months away from the office and though I … Continue reading →

I went for a review consultation with my surgeon yesterday and that marked 12 weeks post-surgery. The last time I saw him was six weeks ago and within six weeks I’ve managed to stand up and walk again, albeit with … Continue reading →

I managed to squeeze my left foot into my pair of cyan ASIC runners after undoing the laces of the top three rungs. Even so, it still felt snug but at least walking in them is a lot better – … Continue reading →

My foot looks more like it belongs to a human now. The main incision, running 6cm along the length of the foot, is looking less scary compared to the club of a foot I first saw when unveiled in front … Continue reading →

Today marked a recovery milestone – I managed to walk to my physiotherapy appointment, which was 350m away from home, and back! Even though I had to use a crutch, I was walking without my moon boot on. It marked … Continue reading →

I hate the fact I’m stuck at home waiting for A to return home after his outdoor climb. I hate that I can’t get outside of this damn apartment without his help. It’s already past two in the afternoon, I … Continue reading →