I went to a school where "Fight On" is the mantra. I am determined to recover from this surgery....but it is tough not being super active. Dr. Byrd's parting words: "Don't over do it. We don't want a set back." His nurse also lectured that a lot of people start to feel really good at the 1 month part, but then attempt too much and are right back in pain. So, it is a delicate balance. The need to get better. The want to do it immediately!
I am still pretty much pain free (yeah). I still have stiffness and a ever so slight limp while walking. I will say that I amazed my beautician (who is also a runner). I walked right in and sat down. Not until I was seated did I tell her that I had surgery last week. She had no idea!
Erica, the physical therapist, from Nashville has me on a 12 week plan. I am now working on week 2 and do my exercises two times a day, 3 sets of 15. And am still pain free---just a little stiff. This weeks exercises include: abduction isometrics, mini squats, standing heels, different theraband exercises and superman (my personal favorite). Happy to report that I am making progress. Just 3-4 weeks before I can get on an elliptical (can't wait).
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I love to run. There is nothing like coming home from work and heading to the park across the street to decompress. The doctor laughed when I asked would I able to run again. His comment was that he would never be crazy enough to tell a runner that they shouldn't run---because he knows what they'll do. And yes, I will be able to run again, but the question becomes should I. I've been doing a lot of thinking in this regard.
I am still pretty much pain free (yeah). I still have stiffness and a ever so slight limp while walking. I will say that I amazed my beautician (who is also a runner). I walked right in and sat down. Not until I was seated did I tell her that I had surgery last week. She had no idea!
Erica, the physical therapist, from Nashville has me on a 12 week plan. I am now working on week 2 and do my exercises two times a day, 3 sets of 15. And am still pain free---just a little stiff. This weeks exercises include: abduction isometrics, mini squats, standing heels, different theraband exercises and superman (my personal favorite). Happy to report that I am making progress. Just 3-4 weeks before I can get on an elliptical (can't wait).
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I love to run. There is nothing like coming home from work and heading to the park across the street to decompress. The doctor laughed when I asked would I able to run again. His comment was that he would never be crazy enough to tell a runner that they shouldn't run---because he knows what they'll do. And yes, I will be able to run again, but the question becomes should I. I've been doing a lot of thinking in this regard.
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