Even the best laid plans can go awry. I put it off, and put it off and put it off as long as I could, but I finally went back to the foot doctor this afternoon. Just as I was anticipating (hence the avoidance of returning) he recommended a cortisone shot in my left foot. Other than the constant daily pain while walking, my other motivator was the upcoming agility trial in 10 days. It is painful to walk now while I sit at my desk all week. The thought of what it would feel like after running two dogs over two days made me cringe. Dr. Lamb assured me that he was very good at giving them and most people tell him afterwards that it wasn't as bad as they thought it would be. I of course did not believe that last part (and I was RIGHT!) but gave him the go ahead anyway. As I was trying to talk myself out of it I asked him if after the shot I could do more damage to it by increasing my running on it when it felt better. He matter-of-factly informed me that I had already tore all the ligaments anyway so I probably couldn't do any more damage than what I had! Hopefully this will put off the surgery until a more 'convenient' time; i.e. in-between flyball tournaments and agility trials. Well hopefully I can work in that really short session tomorrow after work and before I have to take Katy to her basketball game.
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