Hi,

I am a veteran surfer and cyclist. My main passion is surfing. I had my operation 9 weeks ago and am wearing the "Aircast Skiboot". I will be getting a foot insert and the surgeon has prescribed 25% per week extra load bearing on foot for the next 4 weeks, leading to 100% while still on crutches.
a) I am still getting slight pain where the plate on the side of my foot has been inserted. How long to anticipate for irratation to go away ?
b) Will it be 6 months from the date of the op (17th December 2008) before I can go surfing again? As I am climbing the wall with boredom.
c) I want to exercise at our local Sports Centre, what should be a training activities and guidelines I should follow,or should I just chill ?