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@fiesty76

@rosemary, I can't remember who is getting out and about and who is staying more in place. Will this podiatrist appt.be one of your first forays back into a more public setting?

I'm asking because my kidney doc's office called last week with a reminder of an early June appt. I told her I just didn't feel comfortable going for the labs required before the appt. She'd said they were open or doc could do a phone consult. I asked to reschedule and then she 1st suggested a couple of weeks...that didn't work for me; Agreed to an Aug. appt. because I think by then we may hopefully have a lull in virus cases before facing the possibility of more starting in the fall.

I've walked each day starting Friday. Two friends sent by EMS to hospital emergency and admission for life threatening issues combined with other horrors of the week just overwhelmed and stopped me in my tracks. Just kept tv and internet news off all day yesterday and feel more myself this morning. Think I'll be doing at least a short walk each early morning this week just to help restore my equilibrium.

Are you expecting good news from your doc that will allow you to start back with your walks?

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Hi, @fiesty76. I will be able to rejoin you and everyone for my walks. Like you, I will be doing at least a short walk for a while, and increase as I feel comfortable. I have a feeling that you are an early riser and walker, so it is a good thing that this is a virtual walking group! I did take a short walk this afternoon and was treated to a safe-distanced visit with some neighbors who were in their yard.

I want to respond to your question about my doctor appointment. He is in a small office and I have seen him before. When I made the appointment, I was told to call from my car, and wait until they called me to come And to wear a mask. And that is what I did. Everyone wore a mask, too. After making my copay, I was taken to the exam room where an assistant took my temperature. Only one other patient was there, and I never saw him, I could only hear him and the doctor talking in another room. Doctor wore gloves when he examined my foot. I felt very comfortable being in the office.

As I already shared, I can start to walk short distances and gradually increase the distance. He suggested that if I want to do longer distance that I should take two shorter walks instead. Problem is caused by an odd toe joint. Only thing for now is to wear a foot pad that cushions my foot to ease the stress and pressure of that joint to soft tissue. I wear it all day until I go to bed. I go back in one month, when he said we can hope for a 30-40% inprovement from the pain. So tomorrow I plan to lace up my walking shoes and enjoy a leisure morning stroll around the neighborhood!