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Recovering from foot surgery has been a journey I didn’t fully anticipate. After spending 10 weeks in a post-op boot, I was eager to finally get back into regular shoes—but it wasn’t nearly as simple as I imagined. I ended up trying on 34 different pairs before finally finding ones that worked for me.

If you’re about to go through Lapiplasty or another reconstructive surgery, I hope my experience helps you feel more prepared. Healing may take time, but every step (even the tiny ones) counts.

When I want to escape from reality for a while, where do I turn? Romantic Comedies. In book form, of course. I like to use my imagination to visualize the characters, the swoony moments, the drama, and all the hilariously awkward situations that rom-coms are so good at delivering.