#externalframe

[life-with-an-external-fixator]

just thought I’d put some photos of my leg now (please excuse the hair, haven’t shaved them since the operation in October)

basically just to show how much better my foot positioning is than when it first happened, that’s mainly due to the ex-gaitor shoe they’ve provided me, it’s got two velcro straps either side that stretch and attach to the rings of my frame! It’s still not perfect but if it’s stretched fully it’s only about 5 degrees off, which is amazing as last year was only getting it half way 😌

haven’t been feeling the best lately and everything is feeling so much more effort and I’ve had a couple pin sites that have been irritated.

Fingers crossed there’s no infection and the pain/aches I’ve been feeling are the bones bonding back together 🤞 hopefully Tuesday will bring some good news

[itsthefreeoutside]

#THROWBACK to my first thru hike. I started the PCT in 2011 with a 55 pound external frame backpack. I wore it well. Somehow I made it to Canada and slowly realized everyone else’s packs were half the size of mine. I made it to Canada in 4 months and got hooked. But this was the first and last hike I brought crocs on a hike. I carried a thick guidebook, map and compass and learned a lot. I also should have eaten more because that northern terminus picture is scary. #throwbackthursday . . #carryingthesink #moreismore #externalframes #trendsetter #notultralight #optoutside #freighterpack #inspiredbyskurka #pct2011 #mybackhurts #trainingforfkts #packyourfears https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MG_A2F91E/?igshid=rusks4vmpush

[life-with-an-external-fixator]

has to get worse to get better

it’s hard to feel happy about the progress when it comes with so many negative feelings

On one hand I had a great physio session today and really worked on transferring the weight across. Felt really positive about the progress and a bit more confident to walk in to my hospital appointments without crutches.

But on the other hand my leg is now so heavy in feeling and I’m so tired, both physically and mentally 😔 just feel so low, fed up and drained. hoping for some positive news on Tuesday when I see surgeon again!

the rest of the day is going to be spent on the sofa watching tele and hoping that I can rest tonight and be in a better way for hydrotherapy tomorrow ☺️