Tues 12th Apr

So today we are back at the hospital ,this time its orthopaedics.  We are using hospital transport again today the appointment is 2.40pm and they have told us to be ready at 12.30pm!!!  At .145 it turned up and off we go,there is a 2 man crew on today and they think they are a right comedy duo, however it makes the journey pass quickly. We were seen fairly promptly and went straight through to have the old caste removed,from there we went to x-ray,it all looks to be healing up nicely,next we see a senior physio she asks Lins how her ankle is feeling and how much she can move it,she says painful and very little, then we see Mr MrDermott he is really pleased with her ankle and decides to put enother caste on but this type it will be a weight bearing one,she is to take it easy and do little by little and build up her strength and confidence.  For the new caste she chose bright neon pink again (no surprise there).  Before we can leave to go home she has to see the physio with a walking frame, the big moment has come the first time in nearly 8 weeks she has stood up,she is very wobbly and quite scared ,she is s bit like Bambi on ice!.  With a lot of support and patience she manages to take 8steps this is an amazing step forward for her. By the time we get home its 5pm and we are both quite tired,bit of dinner telly and then early bed I think.