Good news this morning from Dr. Polun. The concentrically healing 2nd right toe is 50% better than last week, with no sign of the formerly protruding bone.

A callous forming on the end of the 2nd toe? Normal. Taken off today. An occasional twinge, owwah from the toes? Normal.

Normal, I like it.

And the small ulcer on the left of the 3rd toe is 80% better than last week. Can it be that we're on the success side of the adventure? 

Still using the cane when I need it and not using it when I don't. In the front yard and on the parking lot, take the opportunity for cane golf with the big honkin' walnut pods that break apart so nicely when you smack 'em to reveal good sized walnuts for another whack. 

Other steps to improve my left leg, which has been a little weary and achy for carrying the full load during early recovery of the right: starting up at Fitness First again on Wisconsin Avenue above East-West Highway.  A couple of times.

Less than a half hour on a bike, 3.25 miles, 22.5 minutes, 100 calories used up. I think it helps the legs.

Counting carbs...here are some ideas on that. http://diabetesawarenesssite.com/?p=1372

 

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