Making good progress

Yesterday for the first time in well over a year I achieved 10,000 steps.  I never thought this would have been possible 6 months ago.  I had started looking at mobility devices as it was getting so difficult walking any distance.

I still have some pain, especially after sleeping, but can now walk and no longer feel pain.

I know there is a long way to go, with lots of physiotherapy, but I am feeling very optimistic about my recovery.


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