The great Oz has spoken

Okay, the great physical therapist has spoken...

"Chondromalacia patella a/k/a Patellofemoral Syndrome."

Got the exercises prescription (there are lots!) and some stretches to do as well - all to be done several times a day at 10 reps each. Also got my knees taped such that both kneecaps are physically moved toward my inner thighs with a very strong tape. It feels odd to be sure, but I feel no pain with knee movements that used to really hurt. Also, and maybe I'm just imagining this part, I feel a cooling sensation beneath the kneecaps when my knees are bent, as though there is maybe an increase in circulation there??

The P.T. was quite nice and helpful and it took her all of 3 minutes to figure out the problem. She believes that my flat feet and horrible pronation have intensified the knee problems and also gave me a list of the type/brand of shoes to get (when I am able to run again).

I'm to see her once per week; next appointment is Monday morning. The orthopaedist actually prescribed twice weekly, but I promised to work hard and diligently on my exercises and she agreed to try me at once weekly.

So yeehaw. I can get the knees squared away.

Now if only the ankle would heal quickly.....

And now to the matter at hand - meeting up with the European ex-boyfriend-turned-attorney. 4:30. I'm nervous AS HELL. I've had butterflies all day long. I started working on my hair last night, though, and it's perfect. I took special pains on the makeup this morning (and brought extra with me), and I'm wearing a nice black pantsuit with "the boot" over the pant leg. Whether or not I'm going to leave the boot on is yet to be determined. I did bring the matching shoe, just in case. My main concern is that I'll be drinking. Likely a good bit. I'm picturing me rushing to the restroom at the place, wearing the heels without the boot, tipsy, and twisting the ankle and possibly making it worse. Sigh.

I need a chill pill.