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