Easy you say? Did I just hear you snicker to yourself? Was that a guffaw?
I got news for you all. This is a big step on the road to recovery from major foot surgery. Putting weight on the foot is what it's all about. Yeah, that's right, that's what I'm talkin' about.
OK, I know, this is crazy. I can't stand still for ten minutes watching the NCAA tournament and call if exercise. No one should. I kinda feel like a fool just admitting I do it. But what makes me feel even more foolish is the production I have to go through in order to get to the point where I can stand up for ten minutes. Chair, scooter, balance, solid surface to push up with my arms, okay we set, stand. On top of that there is this vague feeling that I should be doing something, anything, but just standing still. I'm far from a Type A personality, but this is ridiculous.
If you want to know what I'm talking about then I challenge you just stand in one position for ten minutes. No moving, no fair even taking a step up or back. Go ahead, I'll wait.
Not so simple is it?
Now imagine it with a 30 pound (all right I'm exaggerating) cast on your left foot. And your back muscles aching from a month of not being used. Add in forgetting that you left your cell phone just out of reach and it's starting to ring. Or someone walks by the window and stares at the guy just standing there. I'd wave, but I'm afraid bringing my arm up would make me lose my balance.
And if I've learned anything from this experience it's that you've got to keep yourself balanced.
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