It's hard to believe it's been 4 months since my surgery. I have continued to make progress over the last month and even though I still have some down days physically and emotionally, I am pleased that these are slowly becoming less often. Yesterday, I enjoyed spending time with the family at Silver Dollar City in Branson. Although walking around the amusement park wasn't completely pain free the experience was much better than I anticipated.
I have been communicating with a physical therapist named Julie Bergmann in Southern California who had the same condition and surgery that I had. She is now helping others with similar conditions and specializes in nerve related injuries. Julie has been so encouraging and supportive throughout my recovery. She even made a YouTube video demonstrating how to tape my foot/ankle to give more support around the area that is bothering me. I've been taping my foot every day and think it has definitely helped make walking feel more comfortable.
Tarsal Tunnel Taping Method
My night time pain is slowly getting better although I still wake up in the morning to a deep aching feeling it is not as intense as it used to be. Also, I still get the tingly sensations in the inner arch area but it seems to be lessening as well. I am being cautiously optimistic right now and hoping for more relief of symptoms during the upcoming months. God has been good and I am continually grateful to Him for my recovery so far but most importantly my increasing faith and daily reliance on Him. God bless!
