On the third day after the surgery, Yasmeen, with a specially made brace, began to attempt to stand and walk with the help of a walker.
This brace was like a pair of boots which protected her fused ankle joints and reformed arches, allowing her not only to stand and walk but also protected these areas from the damage of gravity before the bones were healed.
Yasmeen had never walked upright—she had not taken a single step in her entire life.
Once Yasmeen prepared herself mentally, Dr. Che, who was in charge of her rehabilitation, and the nurses helped her stand next to the bed.
With shaking legs supporting her body, Yasmeen stood up slowly, unable to believe her newfound reality.
Due to her standing position, Yasmeen felt a bit dizzy. But Dr. Che encouraged her to persist, to let her heart slowly adapt to the circulation of standing upright.
About ten minutes later, Yasmeen started to feel a little more comfortable.