Check it:
This is a bunion.
Got it? Okay, so both of my feet have looked like that since I can remember. Party hard. There are a few common theories on how bunions develop, some focusing on ill-fitting footwear, others on heredity. I, personally, feel that my predicament is a combination of the two. I could elaborate here and babble about how I’ve always been pigeon-toed (in toed) and can’t remember ever walking properly in my life. After some Googling, I thiiiink that this is due to femoral anteversion — my entire legs are actually turned inward, starting at my hips, and have been for my entire 20 years on planet Earth. Crazy, right? In toeing is supposed to just fix itself around 8 years… in my case, it never resolved, I just continued stumbling over my own feet. Awesome. In addition to this in toeing, I also overpronate — my feet roll inward when I walk.
See? I’m so crazy informed. You can’t stand it. Right, then. You can see why this would compound my problem — over the years, my big toe joints have become progressively more inflamed as they turned more and more inward, creating that wonky angular shape. I finally decided that I would have corrective surgery done on my feet when I was researching bunions and came across a picture of what they considered a ’severe’ case. I looked at my feet and then compared them with the image and realized there wasn’t much of a difference. I started researching orthopaedic surgeons in Collierville immediately and started making phone calls the next day.
The point isn’t to come out of this experience with prettier, straighter feet, although that’s a bonus that I’m stoked about. I’m just ready to be able to stand for long periods of time without whining, to walk for a few miles without needing an Ibuprofen. I want to be 20, not pushing 85. Having said that, though, I am thoroughly enthralled with my walker.
Tooootally feelin’ like a sexy Nan. I walked in the house Tuesday, and upon seein’ my walker, Cassidy asked, breathlessly: “Do we get to keep it?!” I love my family — always excited about a good comedic prop. I’ve asked the artists of the house to Pimp My Walker, so I should have some sweet pictures of my beautiful walking aid all tricked out for you very soon.
These are my super cool orthotic shoes. I’ve been wearing them since surgery. They’re awesome and a half and ultra stylish, just in case you didn’t know.
Mark twice, cut once. Loves it.
That’s all I’m babbling about for today. Time to go pop a few more Lortabs…
