I’m feeling quite buoyed up today. This morning I had my pre-surgical consultation with the podiatrist; and it’s good news!

The procedure will take under 45 minutes; and I won’t be in a boot afterwards. I’ll be given a special shoe; and I may return to normal activities as tolerated — even riding a bicycle! I’d better make it the hybrid, though. I can expect post-surgical swelling; and my MTB shoes will be too tight for some time.

The incision will be under 3 inches long; and in fact the only restriction will be, Don’t get it wet! Thus no riding outdoors if it’s raining.

The doctor said he actually wants me to be up and walking; so that means minimal sitting around😁! I don’t need any special equipment; and that’s terrific news. No need for me to spend hundreds of bucks on stuff I’ll use for a week; and then have to store or get rid of.

Another thing to feel buoyed up about — with a nice tailwind, I hit a top speed of 20.5 mph during my ride! I did some one-minute intervals into the wind, trying to maintain 15 mph. That’s what you need to do to get fast. No, it’s not the most fun thing in the world; and after the foot surgery I expect I’ll have to skip that kind of riding for a while.

The weather has turned warm again; and there’s a chance of rain later in the week. Well, we very much need rain; but I hope it doesn’t decide to rain while I’m going to and from the salvage store. Or during my Sunday long ride! I especially hope it doesn’t rain on surgery day. Gotta keep that foot dry!