It has been nearly six months now since I had my foot reconstruction operation, and I have just transitioned out of my stormtrooper boot into an addidas trainer (except when I go swimming, and need the boot to get to poolside, due to the very slippery conditions) which is fab.  I expect to be able to start driving in the next 2 weeks, which I am really looking forward to, as I have been going a little stir crazy having to rely on other people, although I have to say my husband Philip has been amazing and very patient.   Plus, the really good news is that I can now stand long enough to spend half days in the studio, so brilliant all round.