Ice Cream Winner and a foot update

First off, thank you to those who participated in my ice cream giveaway! The winner is...
I will be emailing you today and get your info! Congrats! Don't forget I am still having a 40% off sale at my Teacher's Notebook shop to celebrate my 400 followers! I will also be contacting some of my blogging friends and see who would like to help me out in a huge giveaway when I get to 500 followers!

So yesterday I went to the podiatrist.....finally! I already knew I had plantar fasciitis...but the pain was not going away. I got a referral from my doctor and went. I was so scared because I did not want the cortozone shot...at all! Remember...me+needles=bad news! 

Well I was in the office for a hour and it was good news and bad news! Good news is the top of my foot looks great, toes look good, ankle looks great:) Bad news...yes, I have plantar fasciitis AND a BONE SPUR...seriously! I wanted to start crying:( I didn't though! It is small. He told me I have extremely HIGH arches and really is surprised I didn't need to see a podiatrist sooner. So I am getting fit for new custom orthotics on Monday (another dang $70 copay) but I called insurance and they are 100% covered! I was so happy! I also have some new stretching exercises and have been instructed to get new shoes! Yea! Shoe shopping! What girl doesn't love shoe shopping!

So last night while I was at Starbucks I looked up the name of the shoes he really suggests I get.  Naot shoes. Well, they are like $170 bucks! Ugh! Well, it's better than surgery right??? I needed house shoes and work shoes!

I went today after my hair cut to The Walking Company...this is what I came home with!
 These are my house sandals! I got them in black too so I can have some to wear out and about


These are my new black work shoes! They are the Naot ones for $184! YIKES! The sole will mold to my foot. They felt GREAT! I now am just broke for the rest of the month...haha! 

I just hope my feet get better than worse!  
Have a great rest of the night!

11 comments:

  1. Fancy Free in 4thAugust 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I just got some things from your TN store... I have had my eye on your Owl scratchers for a MONTH!

    I hope those shoes and exercises will help you feel better!
    Layla

    Fancy Free in Fourth

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    1. TonyaAugust 2, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Thanks Layla! I hope so too! They better for how much they cost! HAHA!

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    2. Fancy Free in 4thAugust 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      By the way, I made a shout out to you, your TN sale and your Fabulous Owl Scratchers on this months Currently! Check it out! http://fancyfreein4th.blogspot.com/2012/08/oh-boy-another-currently.html.

      Thanks for being an AMAZING teacher blogger!


      Layla

      Fancy Free in Fourth

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I had a pair of Naot sandals many years ago that I loved. You can get them at 6pm.com for a good price. They are constantly updating their site and stock, so it's great to check every few weeks.

    I have Plantar Fasciitis as well. I use ice packs made of water beads in a ziploc bag. They are cold enough to feel good, but don't freeze all the way.

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    1. TonyaAugust 2, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Thanks for the website! I can't wait to check it out:)

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  3. Vicky HuntAugust 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Sorry to hear your diagnosis! Bone spurs are no fun! Mine come and go....and they have been terrible lately! Hopefully your new shoes and orthotics will help. :)

    Vicky
    Keep Calm & Imagine

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  4. KathyAugust 2, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    What an adorable blog! I'm your newest follower. Stop by and visit my blog

    Kathy

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  5. Sara at schoolAugust 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    A teachers gotta have good shoes, right? But dang, they Are expensive!

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  6. Terri Paulson-SasakiAugust 2, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I hope they work for you

    Terri
    thefirstgradeprincess.blogspot.com

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  7. AimeeAugust 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    I'm glad you found some footwear! I've worn orthotics since the 7th grade (I am a biomechanical mess) and I will tell you this, they have come sooooo far. Back in the day (man, I'm old to be using a phrase like that) they were hard plastic and only fit in cross trainer type shoes. Just what every 7th grader wants to be wearing to school, right? I'm a bit jealous that yours are covered by insurance, mine aren't and without a copay they are quite pricey.

    Ok, one more thing and I promise to leave you alone. I absolutely love Alegria shoes and Orthoheel flip flops-check them out! So happy to hear you will be more comfortable in the coming days!!!!

    Aimee
    Primarily Speaking

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  8. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    I know your wallet hurts right now but you are going to forget the cost once your feet begin feeling better. I learned the hard way that teachers must have comfortable shoes and have been wearing Sanita clogs for three years. I hope your feet get better before the school year begins. Smile.

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