Injury report: day 127

This is probably the final injury report.

I had my last followup appointment with the doctor today. Things are progressing as expected. The swelling is down from last time, though there still is some -- and it will likely take a few more months to get back down to normal. No running or jumping until March. He said it would likely be a year before the tendon felt like it was entirely back to normal.

I have nearly the full range of motion back in my ankle. Sometimes it feels itchy, or hurts; I usually take this as a sign to do more exercises. I can now stand, tiptoe, on my left foot, but doing so is still noticeably harder than on my right foot. At this point, only serious exercise* will strengthen my leg back up. Fortunately, I am planning on starting in on serious exercise for another reason: I recently discovered I weigh 197 lbs, and I'd rather hit 165 than 200.

Thanks to everyone who has given me support and help throughout this!

* The doctor suggested bicycling, using an elliptical trainer, flexing my ankle against a leg press, and lots of walking as good ideas.