The dreaded "oh no"

Two Sundays ago, I got off the elliptical after a great work out and was on top of the world. And then, later in the day I had my oh no moment. Stiffness in my bad right knee. Shake it off I told myself for over a week. But yet it persisted and began to get much worse. Oh no, oh no, oh no. This can't be happening. I'm finally back to my A game. But like a bad cold, it wouldn't let go. So off again to Rothman. And after looking at it. The doc couldn't rule out a potential cyst on the femur. Come again? And another date with an MRI, which I did today. You know you're an old pro when you can get in the machine as is, no need to change into one of those goofy doctor outfits. The tech was a runner as well and felt my pain. So when I went to leave he said pick up your report later today and I didn't see a cyst. Also, said thinks it's an IT Band issue. Could it be a ray of hope. Upon my return, two fist butts with the tech. A tight IT band. Rest and stretching. Whoo Hoo. Life is good again. And I know, most non runners think I'm crazy. But if your in the band, you get the music. My running days are more limited these days but I still like a good sweat when working out. Just happy right now nothing more serious. And now to deal with this rest issue! I'm not who that likes to sit around, but I will for now knowing that I just got lucky.

One Year Later

And what a year it has been. I successfully completed my 12 weeks of post physical therapy. What a breeze compared to my knee. The one area that I struggled with was stabilizing my leg muscle. We did a lot of one legged exercises and boy did that right leg shake to stabilize at first. But as I regained my strength, it became easier. We bought a high end elliptical to replace my everyday running. I hate to admit it, but I need a good sweat when working out and I wasn't getting that on the exercise bike. You know the kind, where you're soaked from head to toe. One year later and I'm still using the elliptical a lot. Relatively pain free, but with the occasional pain in the back hamstrings and lower abs. I have no idea if the lower ab is related to surgery. It's higher than the groin pain and there is no glut pain. And I have to admit it, I do occasionally run, but primarily if there is no other option. A few weeks ago, I logged four straight daysgot 3 to 5 miles with no pain. Would I do it again? That is a resounding yes. Life is pretty much back to normal. Do I miss running everyday? Of course. I miss the wind in my hair and the sound of pitter patter as the dogs and I make our way around the park. but I also learned to adapt. I'm still very active, but with almost no pain. Life is good