02 August, 2007

two steps forward, one step back

Dr. Kelly and the pt's said I must keep my strength up, it's v. important before surgery, especially since I was so weak when I first started back in December. So after PT yesterday, I was feeling ok. Went back to work, a touch sore, but was determined to go to the pool. It's been raining a lot lately after work so haven't been able to recently. I have a whole routine I do in the pool to strengthen my legs. Nothing too intense mind you, but enough to make me feel like I am doing some strengthening. I guess it was too much though.
I woke this am and was fine, at first. But within a few minutes my hip started to hurt like hell. And I hadn't even left the flat yet! So I am a limpy person again today. Hopefully it will start to feel better soon, otherwise I may just have to resort to a lovely lidoderm patch and see if that works!
Nothing like being caught in a catch 22!