Well my doctor gave me the boot today, a walking boot in place of the splint. It sure feels good to have it off. I cant put weight on that as I can tolerate which wont bd much for a while more. I go back in a month and if all goes well I should be out of the boot and maybe back to work. I'm not going to wait a bit on getting on the lathe as I still need some pain medication and it just wouldn't be safe. I making progress thanks to God and all prayers.