Update - Roughly 8-9 months post-op

It's been almost 9 months post-op and I wanted to provide a quick update on my status. I would say that I am about 95% back to normal. I felt a noticeable difference mid-June and felt more confident in my step around that time. I started exercising a few days a week, doing a 25 min cardio and strength training program. I modified any exercises that required a lot of pressure on my toes. I was glad that my feet were able to tolerate the exercise and its frequency. I also went on vacation for a week on a Disney cruise. Overall the trip went well and I had no major setbacks with my feet. I wore flip-flops and also heels on this trip. I couldn't wear them for a long time, but was glad to transition out of just sneakers. I did have to switch back to my sneakers, from time to time, as my feet felt tired from wearing the other shoes. That is where I am at currently, where my feet get tired if I wear shoes that have less cushion, for multiple days straight. Hopefully, I can build my tolerance by slowly introducing those shoes over various periods of time. My walking speed is back to normal. My flexibility is still not 100%, so I need to work on stretching everyday. Overall, everything seems to be going well. At times, I still worry about over-taxing my feet, but this may be more of a mental than physical concern. My guess is that my feet are sturdier than I think. I will continue to be careful and hope that I'll be 100% comfortable with my "new" feet soon. I have not gotten any X-Rays since the last time, so I cannot tell if my toes have shifted or not. They still look pretty similar to before, so I'm hoping everything has stabilized by now. Below are some current pictures of my feet (weight-bearing and non-weight bearing), and also some pictures from my cruise. I hope everyone enjoys their summer!

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