I made it to the pool yesterday to my own surprise. It was so cold out that I was very tempted to just go home. I went to the "aqua therapy" pool on 34th that my gym has. It's small, but the brilliant thing is it's 90', perfect for my fibro and yesterday after work it was EMPTY! Completely empty! A beautiful thing. I was in for about 25 minutes and had the whole place to myself. And the lifeguard said that it is usually quiet on Thursdays, so I will definitely be making that a habit.
I felt pretty good for the most part, except when I turned my right hip popped, but I think that was more the IT band than anything else. I was extremely sore for a while last night right in the joint on my right hip but then it thankfully went away. Left is still so-so and I'm still a little limpy.
29 February, 2008
28 February, 2008
Brief relief
Was still pretty achy and in pain when I woke up today, but slightly better (thankfully) than yesterday. I made it in and though it's freezing out there, at least the sky is clear and no moisture or low pressure around.
It's also my chiropractor day and thank G-d for that. The masseuse I had today is one of, if not, my favourite. He just touches my back and can tell what is going on. He asked if I've been stressed lately. HA HA! That was funny. I said, well, you could call it that. Between the pain in the body, hips, and my mouth I'm about to jump off a high floor. I guess that's stressful, no? Well, he sure worked his magic. I felt better from then (about 1pm) till now, so almost 5 hours with less pain. Heck, I'll take what I can get!
And since I've been bad and didn't go to PT yesterday, I am making myself go to the pool. Today I will try the one in midtown though as it's heated and meant for gimp's to exercise in. :-)
Seeing Dr. Kelly in 2 weeks and I'm not sure he'll be happy with my lack of progress. Then again, perhaps he'll think for me I am progressing. I just don't feel it that much. We shall see what he decides. I know my PT said that insurance is starting to clamp down on my visits, must sort that out as well. My major frustration with insurance is they expect EVERYONE to react the same, even though EVERYONE has a different body. The people that need to make these decisions are not the ones that do, that's for sure.
It's also my chiropractor day and thank G-d for that. The masseuse I had today is one of, if not, my favourite. He just touches my back and can tell what is going on. He asked if I've been stressed lately. HA HA! That was funny. I said, well, you could call it that. Between the pain in the body, hips, and my mouth I'm about to jump off a high floor. I guess that's stressful, no? Well, he sure worked his magic. I felt better from then (about 1pm) till now, so almost 5 hours with less pain. Heck, I'll take what I can get!
And since I've been bad and didn't go to PT yesterday, I am making myself go to the pool. Today I will try the one in midtown though as it's heated and meant for gimp's to exercise in. :-)
Seeing Dr. Kelly in 2 weeks and I'm not sure he'll be happy with my lack of progress. Then again, perhaps he'll think for me I am progressing. I just don't feel it that much. We shall see what he decides. I know my PT said that insurance is starting to clamp down on my visits, must sort that out as well. My major frustration with insurance is they expect EVERYONE to react the same, even though EVERYONE has a different body. The people that need to make these decisions are not the ones that do, that's for sure.
27 February, 2008
Well...
I did change my appointment to earlier, but when I left to grab some food before, I barely made it down the block. My left hip, in the front, is going nuts at present and I was gimping down the street. So I am a wimp and bailed - cancelled my appointment and am back home now.
Oh well, tomorrow is another day. :-)
Oh well, tomorrow is another day. :-)
Home bound
Today I stayed home from work as I was in too much pain this morning. My whole right side was just flipping out. The weather was bad yesterday and add the lack of sleep and stress, it's the "magic" combination for a flare-up.
I actually went back to sleep and slept till about 11.30! Guess my body really needed it.
I did go to the pool yesterday, and it was good. I stayed in for a little longer, almost 30 minutes this time. At one point my right hip started to hurt whilst I was in the pool but then it went away so I just kept on plugging along. Last night when I was in bed watching telly my left hip started a stabbing sort of pain right in the joint. Such fun! But I finally did fall asleep, sans drink or my sleeping pill, so that was an accomplishment.
I am meant to go to PT later, but am going to see if I can go in earlier as I don't really feel like going at all, so if I have to wait till 6 I can't see it happening. We'll see if they can accommodate me.
I actually went back to sleep and slept till about 11.30! Guess my body really needed it.
I did go to the pool yesterday, and it was good. I stayed in for a little longer, almost 30 minutes this time. At one point my right hip started to hurt whilst I was in the pool but then it went away so I just kept on plugging along. Last night when I was in bed watching telly my left hip started a stabbing sort of pain right in the joint. Such fun! But I finally did fall asleep, sans drink or my sleeping pill, so that was an accomplishment.
I am meant to go to PT later, but am going to see if I can go in earlier as I don't really feel like going at all, so if I have to wait till 6 I can't see it happening. We'll see if they can accommodate me.
26 February, 2008
Recovery
Last night was a bit nuts, open vodka bars are v. dangerous. But I must say that between the vodka and the lidocaine patch on my right hip I seemed to hold up relatively well. I definitely should not make a habit of wearing those almost 3" heel boots though. I am paying for it today. The front of my hips are sooo sore, as well as my right knee. I have PT tomorrow, I missed yesterday for the fundraiser do, so hopefully I will fell better. I have to admit though I feel frustrated and like I've hit a wall. I can't increase the weights because it irritates everything else, so the strength is slow in returning. Also think I've been doing too much running around and as much as I enjoy it, I must stop it as it's still too soon to do too much. At least that's how it feels.
Oh, and my tooth/jaw/whatever part of my mouth, hasn't stopped hurting since it started a couple of weeks ago, but I am loathe to go see a dentist after last time. I keep hoping it will just go away on it's own.
Even though the weather is crap and I feel like crap I am going to make a concerted effort to get to the gym after work. At least in the pool I feel somewhat normal and it's good to do some exercise finally! I'm trying to go at least two times a week, but aiming for three. It all depends on my schedule.
Oh, and my tooth/jaw/whatever part of my mouth, hasn't stopped hurting since it started a couple of weeks ago, but I am loathe to go see a dentist after last time. I keep hoping it will just go away on it's own.
Even though the weather is crap and I feel like crap I am going to make a concerted effort to get to the gym after work. At least in the pool I feel somewhat normal and it's good to do some exercise finally! I'm trying to go at least two times a week, but aiming for three. It all depends on my schedule.
25 February, 2008
continuation
So throwing on at least one lidocaine patch for tonight's party! Right hip is not v. happy with me, but I won't let it spoil the fun!
Monday update
The weekend went okay. I was still a bit sore and achy on Friday, but a night out seemed to help distract me. Saturday the weather was still crap and I was definitely feeling it. Stayed in all day but did get some things done around the house, and also went through a ton of my negatives - am choosing ones that I want to scan when my scanner finally arrives! Did make it out in the evening as I was feeling a bit better. The weather had started to clear up which always helps.
Sunday I went down with a friend to do some volunteer work and being on my feet was not the best idea for three hours. I was feeling it very much in my right hip especially afterwards. I debated back and forth about going to the pool, but finally decided it would be for the best. Thankfully there were no kiddie parties and all the lanes were open so it wasn't too crowded. I stayed in for about 25 minutes, did various leg exercises and then the rest of the time walked up and down the laps. I felt a little sore afterwards on the walk home, but then again, I had been hurting since before the pool.
I felt pretty good this morning, that is, until I was putting on my tights. My right hip went off in some wonky way and has been hurting down the outside of the hip and shooting along the side towards my knee. I'm hoping I just did some sort of slight pull and it will wear off, especially as I'm wearing my high heeled boots today. Fingers crossed it goes away by tonight! Then again, I can always cheat and throw on a lidocaine patch so I'm not a gimp at the party after work.
Sunday I went down with a friend to do some volunteer work and being on my feet was not the best idea for three hours. I was feeling it very much in my right hip especially afterwards. I debated back and forth about going to the pool, but finally decided it would be for the best. Thankfully there were no kiddie parties and all the lanes were open so it wasn't too crowded. I stayed in for about 25 minutes, did various leg exercises and then the rest of the time walked up and down the laps. I felt a little sore afterwards on the walk home, but then again, I had been hurting since before the pool.
I felt pretty good this morning, that is, until I was putting on my tights. My right hip went off in some wonky way and has been hurting down the outside of the hip and shooting along the side towards my knee. I'm hoping I just did some sort of slight pull and it will wear off, especially as I'm wearing my high heeled boots today. Fingers crossed it goes away by tonight! Then again, I can always cheat and throw on a lidocaine patch so I'm not a gimp at the party after work.
22 February, 2008
This weather
sucks! That's about it really, I'm dying here. It feels like someone is crushing me from the inside out.
Ok, that's it for the complaining.
Ok, that's it for the complaining.
Apprehensive
about the snow and ice, that is. It wasn't too bad getting to work this morning but I am concerned as they said it was meant to get quite icy. I will have to be extra careful. I really should have been someplace warm this weekend so as to missed out on this storm - it's making me pretty achy. My hips are sore, but I think it's a combination from the over-use and the fibro.
On the YAY side, my limp seems to be 99% gone today so that is great!
On the YAY side, my limp seems to be 99% gone today so that is great!
21 February, 2008
PT update
I don't even know how many weeks it's been since surgery. I've lost track. But this is how I'm doing....
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
20 February, 2008
Uh oh
Good thing I am going to PT tonight as I have NO idea what is going on with these legs, especially the left one. I was limping all day yesterday. I did go to the pool last night and did some walking up and down as well as various leg exercises. I gave my arms a break because my shoulder hurt so much from Monday. Afterwards I walked home and felt relatively okay, though still had a limp. Silly me got distracted and never got around to icing, but I didn't notice so I guess it wasn't bothering me that much. This morning I was okay for the most part at home, but once I started properly walking in the street taking normal steps, my left leg went wonky and I'm limping again. I can't tell if it's more of a labral tear type of thing or it's my psoas. Perhaps it's only my psoas and it is tight? I will see what S at PT can do tonight. Perhaps he has some suggestions for stretching.
At least I got some sleep last night, albeit with some aids, but still, only woke up once and went back to sleep relatively quickly. That's pretty good for me.
At least I got some sleep last night, albeit with some aids, but still, only woke up once and went back to sleep relatively quickly. That's pretty good for me.
19 February, 2008
The Daily Update
Ugh, I just typed a whole post and it somehow got deleted! How frustrating!
Well, the long and short of it is that I'm very sore and achy today, especially in the front of my hips. I feel that is mostly from bending down and picking Jack up yesterday. I don't normally squat that much. I also had a v. bad night with lack of sleep from an over-active memory and a little pain thrown in. I just couldn't seem to get comfortable no matter what I did.
I am still going to go to the pool after work and hopefully that will push me into the exhaustion state so I will be able to pass out for a good number of hours tonight. Fingers crossed!
To add to the fun, those of you who remember the root canal debacle in November, the pain is back. It's nerve pain, shooting in that same area. How can it be since I had a root canal? Good question. It started on Friday and hasn't let up since. Perhaps it just wants to distract me from the other pain?
I will have to see the dentist if it keeps up though because it's really, really uncomfortable.
I will be keeping myself distracted with more research about computers and businesses in the meantime though.
Well, the long and short of it is that I'm very sore and achy today, especially in the front of my hips. I feel that is mostly from bending down and picking Jack up yesterday. I don't normally squat that much. I also had a v. bad night with lack of sleep from an over-active memory and a little pain thrown in. I just couldn't seem to get comfortable no matter what I did.
I am still going to go to the pool after work and hopefully that will push me into the exhaustion state so I will be able to pass out for a good number of hours tonight. Fingers crossed!
To add to the fun, those of you who remember the root canal debacle in November, the pain is back. It's nerve pain, shooting in that same area. How can it be since I had a root canal? Good question. It started on Friday and hasn't let up since. Perhaps it just wants to distract me from the other pain?
I will have to see the dentist if it keeps up though because it's really, really uncomfortable.
I will be keeping myself distracted with more research about computers and businesses in the meantime though.
18 February, 2008
Long Weekend
I went swimming again yesterday. The pool by my parents is nice and warm and I definitely prefer that, and also even though 90% of the pool is filled with kids lessons, the one lane left for laps is always free for me! How nice. In the city it's much more difficult to get time in the pool. Afterwards my mother and I went to the food shop and I held up pretty well even though I hadn't iced. The rest of the afternoon was pretty laid back with going over some business items with my dad and then my mother and I made my Gran's mandlebread recipe. It was so easy, albeit messy, but came out soooooo good!
I was doing pretty well until I got up from the dinner table and tripped over the dishwasher door that had been left open (no names will be mentioned ;-) ) I think I was more scared as it was my right leg that whacked into it than anything. I eventually ended up icing my whole leg, bit by bit, as my hip started hurting by then.
Today I was a little achy from the weather but thankfully not too bad in the am. We took my little nephew to the LI Childrens Museum. He seemed to enjoy himself but it is a bit difficult to keep up with him - he's like a little energy filled tornado! I definitely carried him around more than I should have and am already starting to pay for it. Still, wouldn't have changed it for anything.
I don't have PT till Wednesday so will go to the pool after work tomorrow. I'm trying to get the strength up in my legs and also doing some arm exercises - might as well since I'm in there.
I was doing pretty well until I got up from the dinner table and tripped over the dishwasher door that had been left open (no names will be mentioned ;-) ) I think I was more scared as it was my right leg that whacked into it than anything. I eventually ended up icing my whole leg, bit by bit, as my hip started hurting by then.
Today I was a little achy from the weather but thankfully not too bad in the am. We took my little nephew to the LI Childrens Museum. He seemed to enjoy himself but it is a bit difficult to keep up with him - he's like a little energy filled tornado! I definitely carried him around more than I should have and am already starting to pay for it. Still, wouldn't have changed it for anything.
I don't have PT till Wednesday so will go to the pool after work tomorrow. I'm trying to get the strength up in my legs and also doing some arm exercises - might as well since I'm in there.
16 February, 2008
Swim
I went for a swim today and it was going well until I decided to try the breast stroke. I had already done my leg exercises and thrown in some arm exercises for good measure as well. I did the walking up and down the lane and at the every end decided, heck, what can half a lap do? The good news is that my right hip was ok for the task, however, after just a couple of strokes, my left hip, on the inside, near my groin, started screaming bloody murder. Not good. That was the end of that. I'm wondering if I do have a labral tear in there, as that is the location that was hurting. I know we have yet to do an MRI, but I am in no rush as there's nothing we can do about the left until my right is very strong.
I was definitely sore on the right side afterwards, and came home and iced for a little bit which helped. I then went to a friends house and had multiple children climbing on me, but I behaved and did not pick them up, well, not for any length of time at least. So right now my right knee and foot are hurting but (touch wood) the hip is ok. I am going to go again tomorrow for a swim and see how that goes. Since I missed PT on Wednesday and they're closed on Monday, I must make some sort of effort to keep the strength up.
On a different note, I am v. excited about getting a new scanner and getting to work, but am baffled as to whether I buy additional bits for my PC or just get an iMac. I'd originally wanted the Mac OS but funding just does not exist for that at the moment. There's + and - 's for both so if anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it. So confusing and I'm so not up to date in this tech world! I have to keep doing my homework! Also trying to find anyone who might have Mac software for scanning and/or Photoshop. It's incredible how much software costs.
I was definitely sore on the right side afterwards, and came home and iced for a little bit which helped. I then went to a friends house and had multiple children climbing on me, but I behaved and did not pick them up, well, not for any length of time at least. So right now my right knee and foot are hurting but (touch wood) the hip is ok. I am going to go again tomorrow for a swim and see how that goes. Since I missed PT on Wednesday and they're closed on Monday, I must make some sort of effort to keep the strength up.
On a different note, I am v. excited about getting a new scanner and getting to work, but am baffled as to whether I buy additional bits for my PC or just get an iMac. I'd originally wanted the Mac OS but funding just does not exist for that at the moment. There's + and - 's for both so if anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it. So confusing and I'm so not up to date in this tech world! I have to keep doing my homework! Also trying to find anyone who might have Mac software for scanning and/or Photoshop. It's incredible how much software costs.
15 February, 2008
Sore, sore me
I was a very bad girl on Wednesday and missed PT. I was feeling like crap and the thought of having to go was making me feel worse. I much preferred to go home and curl up on my comfy couch, watching old classic movies like Houseboat. You've got to love Hollywood, a 24 year old Sophia Loren with a 54 year old Cary Grant! Nevertheless I always seem to get sucked into that film.
So that was me being good and taking it easy.
Yesterday my right hip was still in pain, and when I went out after work I was limping quite a bit because as well as my hip, my knee had decided to hurt again - constantly! It's such fun in my world. Didn't do too much walking last night, but more than I should have. I don't know why but I was stubborn and refused to get a cab home.
This morning the knee is still not happy and neither is my right foot. About 4 years ago I went to see a physiatrist about my foot. She never did x-rays or anything, just threw me into PT. That worked and it's been relatively good since. However, with some of the new exercises at PT for my hip, it's been flaring up again. Today it's quite bad. I have now put on lidocaine patches on my foot and my knee. I will keep that company in business for sure!
So that was me being good and taking it easy.
Yesterday my right hip was still in pain, and when I went out after work I was limping quite a bit because as well as my hip, my knee had decided to hurt again - constantly! It's such fun in my world. Didn't do too much walking last night, but more than I should have. I don't know why but I was stubborn and refused to get a cab home.
This morning the knee is still not happy and neither is my right foot. About 4 years ago I went to see a physiatrist about my foot. She never did x-rays or anything, just threw me into PT. That worked and it's been relatively good since. However, with some of the new exercises at PT for my hip, it's been flaring up again. Today it's quite bad. I have now put on lidocaine patches on my foot and my knee. I will keep that company in business for sure!
13 February, 2008
ARGH!!!
Hip is still sore and now left one is acting up, probably because I've been compensating. And my Fibromyalgia is not doing too hot. If had any sick days I would have taken one today for sure. Since yesterday afternoon I've been going downhill, and today it's even worse. Woke up about 5 am and could not get back to sleep, so I'm sure that didn't help.
Ok, I'm a bit crabby at the moment, but trust me if you felt like this you would be too. Sorry.
The good thing that happened last night was that my friend helped me suss out that I can get a scanner and more memory for my computer and that it should transfer over from PC to Mac when I can afford one. That means I can get started at least scanning my tons of negatives. We just have to check out one more thing and it should be good to go! :-) If I can't walk and take pics at least I can work on the ones I have already.
Ok, I'm a bit crabby at the moment, but trust me if you felt like this you would be too. Sorry.
The good thing that happened last night was that my friend helped me suss out that I can get a scanner and more memory for my computer and that it should transfer over from PC to Mac when I can afford one. That means I can get started at least scanning my tons of negatives. We just have to check out one more thing and it should be good to go! :-) If I can't walk and take pics at least I can work on the ones I have already.
12 February, 2008
This
weather... SUCKS!!!
The sun will come out tomorrow right? Okay, well at least hopefully the day after...
The sun will come out tomorrow right? Okay, well at least hopefully the day after...
PT Soreness
I'm sitting here trying to suss out what exactly changed last night to create the pain I'm in this morning.
I woke up and after moving around a bit my right hip, especially in the front, was pretty sore and tight. My PT guy stretched me out yesterday because I felt a little tight around there, but that should have helped. Also, my knee bursitis is killing me, and just above my right ankle is very tender as well.
All I can come up with was that perhaps I added weight when I was doing the pulley machine. Not intentionally, mind you, I thought we were up to 15 lbs, and it did not feel more difficult than usual, so I'm not sure if that is it. The other thing is that he added more weight to my right leg when I was doing leg raises with the stim. I thought it was only a pound, but with my body perhaps that's all it takes. He did want me to add a weight when I was doing the side leg lifts, but he didn't get to me in time, but we did add it for my rear leg lifts. Other than those three things I cannot think of what was different from last week. I am stumped.
I guess I will see how long this lasts and report to him tomorrow at my appointment. The stairs at the subway were a killer today. Like I've said before, two steps forward, and then one back.
I woke up and after moving around a bit my right hip, especially in the front, was pretty sore and tight. My PT guy stretched me out yesterday because I felt a little tight around there, but that should have helped. Also, my knee bursitis is killing me, and just above my right ankle is very tender as well.
All I can come up with was that perhaps I added weight when I was doing the pulley machine. Not intentionally, mind you, I thought we were up to 15 lbs, and it did not feel more difficult than usual, so I'm not sure if that is it. The other thing is that he added more weight to my right leg when I was doing leg raises with the stim. I thought it was only a pound, but with my body perhaps that's all it takes. He did want me to add a weight when I was doing the side leg lifts, but he didn't get to me in time, but we did add it for my rear leg lifts. Other than those three things I cannot think of what was different from last week. I am stumped.
I guess I will see how long this lasts and report to him tomorrow at my appointment. The stairs at the subway were a killer today. Like I've said before, two steps forward, and then one back.
11 February, 2008
After a long weekend
I think I did more running around this weekend than I have in a long time.
I do feel a little sore in the right hip but not too bad, but my knees are killing me.
Yesterday we went to the Jazz brunch at one of my favourite restaurants in midtown - Le Bateau Ivre. It always makes me feel like I'm back in France. Although for some reason in the winter it always seems too cold in there.
After that we headed downtown for some shopping and just wandered around Soho for a bit. Out of nowhere the clouds started to get very dark and it started snowing! It kept getting worse so we decided to go somewhere and just get a bottle of wine and relax, but came back uptown just to make sure we were not stranded in case the weather got worse. We ended up at another of my fav places, Uva. I love this place, we just hung out reading the times and relaxing for a long time. After all the walking earlier it was good to just sit for so long.
I am pretty happy with how well I held up. Can't say I could manage hiking in Europe quite yet, but I'm hoping it won't be too long before I can get going again.
I do feel a little sore in the right hip but not too bad, but my knees are killing me.
Yesterday we went to the Jazz brunch at one of my favourite restaurants in midtown - Le Bateau Ivre. It always makes me feel like I'm back in France. Although for some reason in the winter it always seems too cold in there.
After that we headed downtown for some shopping and just wandered around Soho for a bit. Out of nowhere the clouds started to get very dark and it started snowing! It kept getting worse so we decided to go somewhere and just get a bottle of wine and relax, but came back uptown just to make sure we were not stranded in case the weather got worse. We ended up at another of my fav places, Uva. I love this place, we just hung out reading the times and relaxing for a long time. After all the walking earlier it was good to just sit for so long.
I am pretty happy with how well I held up. Can't say I could manage hiking in Europe quite yet, but I'm hoping it won't be too long before I can get going again.
10 February, 2008
Holding up
Yesterday I made it to the pool. I was definitely sore afterwards but we stopped for some brunch on the way home and I didn't notice it till we started walking afterwards. It was a bit rough going. I had been planning on icing it after I showered and dressed but time was limited as my parents showed up and we all went to the theatre. I was wishing I had thrown a patch on the hip to deal with all that sitting for long a period.
We first stopped off to get tickets for another show. We ended up taking a cab from my place as I had decided my hip would be the better for it, and since there were four of us I didn't feel too environmentally unconscious. We walked from that theatre to the other, which was not too bad.
The AA theatre might be redone but who doesn't put aisles anywhere in the mezzanine except at the ends? We had wonderful centre mezzanine seats, but once you finally got to the seat there was no way to escape (or go to the loo, or stretch and walk, etc). Because of this I was regretting not putting on a lidocaine patch before getting to the seat, though I didn't realise I would need one until I sat down. I did survive though and the good thing about the theatre is they have a lift, so I didn't have to climb a ton of stairs. BTW - I highly recommend "The 39 Steps". It's very amusing and funny.
Afterwards we went to the "only Scottish restaurant/bar" in NYC. At least that's what it says out front. I love this place, and it's been ages since I've been plus it was keeping with the theme of the play, or at least the locale. After spending some time in there, we took the bus up from midtown - I was still trying to avoid the stairs anyway I could. It was a much better result I believe. The rest of the night we stayed local so not a lot of walking which was good. I feel pretty good today, and am hoping (touch wood) it holds up.
We first stopped off to get tickets for another show. We ended up taking a cab from my place as I had decided my hip would be the better for it, and since there were four of us I didn't feel too environmentally unconscious. We walked from that theatre to the other, which was not too bad.
The AA theatre might be redone but who doesn't put aisles anywhere in the mezzanine except at the ends? We had wonderful centre mezzanine seats, but once you finally got to the seat there was no way to escape (or go to the loo, or stretch and walk, etc). Because of this I was regretting not putting on a lidocaine patch before getting to the seat, though I didn't realise I would need one until I sat down. I did survive though and the good thing about the theatre is they have a lift, so I didn't have to climb a ton of stairs. BTW - I highly recommend "The 39 Steps". It's very amusing and funny.
Afterwards we went to the "only Scottish restaurant/bar" in NYC. At least that's what it says out front. I love this place, and it's been ages since I've been plus it was keeping with the theme of the play, or at least the locale. After spending some time in there, we took the bus up from midtown - I was still trying to avoid the stairs anyway I could. It was a much better result I believe. The rest of the night we stayed local so not a lot of walking which was good. I feel pretty good today, and am hoping (touch wood) it holds up.
09 February, 2008
sore
Last night after having a lovely dinner at Gavroche (highly recommend this place, it was delicious!) and half a bottle of wine, I thought I was superwoman again. So we walked around and around until we found a bar we liked that wasn't too crowded. We stopped into a nice little pub and we were going to leave after using the facilities but then some guys started talking to us and next thing I know I've been standing for a couple of hours. I finally had the chutzpah to ask one of the guys for his bar stool. So now I am sore, but because I missed the pool on Thursday I feel the need to go. That and yesterday was the first time I ate three meals in ages and I feel like a beached whale! So, off I go. Fingers crossed that this is a good thing. My hamstrings are SO tight from earlier this week so will be stretching those as much as possible.
08 February, 2008
not so sure...
what is causing my right hip to hurt.
Wednesday I did shoot some pool, but to be fair only two games so it wasn't that intense. Yesterday I went to the chiropractor and I told the masseuse that my lower right back has been feeling tight. He did a lot of work down there and also a bit on my hips, and it was later that afternoon my right hip started to hurt. So it could be that, or it could be soreness from the pool on Tuesday. I ended up not going to the pool last night since I was sore, and iced instead.
I have a busy weekend ahead so will have to keep reminding myself to take it slowly. That's definitely a lesson I've learned most emphatically. I am still a bit sore today though. Also, thankfully (touch wood) my mum is ok so that has taken away some stress. :-)
Wednesday I did shoot some pool, but to be fair only two games so it wasn't that intense. Yesterday I went to the chiropractor and I told the masseuse that my lower right back has been feeling tight. He did a lot of work down there and also a bit on my hips, and it was later that afternoon my right hip started to hurt. So it could be that, or it could be soreness from the pool on Tuesday. I ended up not going to the pool last night since I was sore, and iced instead.
I have a busy weekend ahead so will have to keep reminding myself to take it slowly. That's definitely a lesson I've learned most emphatically. I am still a bit sore today though. Also, thankfully (touch wood) my mum is ok so that has taken away some stress. :-)
06 February, 2008
Pool
I went to the pool again last night. It was so crowded, about three people per lane! Thankfully I just took up part of the wall for most of my time as I was doing my leg excercises. I worked both legs because the other day I only focused on the right and wanted to see how the left would do.
After about 10 minutes of those exercises I did about 10 minutes of walking up and down the lane. I'm sure the other people in my lane loved that - they kept swimming past me and almost into each other! The deeper water is the hardest to walk through and keep my balance, so I've been using my arms to sort of paddle through as well. I KNOW I am not meant to swim laps, but I just had to throw one in at the end for my sanity.
On the walk home my left hip was really not happy with me, but once I got home and iced it it seemed much better. The weather has been pretty icky as well, and between that and the stress I've been under, I am praying my fibro doesn't flare up. Today I am a bit sore on the right, but left seems 'normal' whatever 'normal' is on that side.
Am planning on going swimming tomorrow as well, but there is a photo exhibit I came across a few weeks ago that is opening that I might do instead. Will have to see. As for PT tonight, I'm cheating and not going. I originally had plans to shoot some pool after work, but will wait and see how things go with my mother in the hospital. Haven't done that in AGES, so we shall (possibly) see how my shoulder and hips hold up.
After about 10 minutes of those exercises I did about 10 minutes of walking up and down the lane. I'm sure the other people in my lane loved that - they kept swimming past me and almost into each other! The deeper water is the hardest to walk through and keep my balance, so I've been using my arms to sort of paddle through as well. I KNOW I am not meant to swim laps, but I just had to throw one in at the end for my sanity.
On the walk home my left hip was really not happy with me, but once I got home and iced it it seemed much better. The weather has been pretty icky as well, and between that and the stress I've been under, I am praying my fibro doesn't flare up. Today I am a bit sore on the right, but left seems 'normal' whatever 'normal' is on that side.
Am planning on going swimming tomorrow as well, but there is a photo exhibit I came across a few weeks ago that is opening that I might do instead. Will have to see. As for PT tonight, I'm cheating and not going. I originally had plans to shoot some pool after work, but will wait and see how things go with my mother in the hospital. Haven't done that in AGES, so we shall (possibly) see how my shoulder and hips hold up.
05 February, 2008
Week 20
Wow - it's been about five months since surgery. I wish I was further along, but for me this is the only way to go - slowly. When things get rushed, it all falls apart. Literally. And figuratively.
Last nights PT went well. My guy has a new assistant who seems okay. The only thing is I hate having to go through everything with a new person. I've been there for over a year so would rather work with my guy regularly. It gets boring repeating the long list of things I can and cannot do. I'm sure she'll catch on in no time though, I told her to read my chart, it would keep her busy for a while. :-)
I met my friend afterwards at this great little pub around the corner, the Pig-n-Whistle. It was not too crowded or loud so we were able to catch up, and the food there is quite good. I felt pretty good sitting for a while even though I had only iced for about five minutes, as it was so busy at PT I was running out of time till I had to meet my friend.
Today (touch wood) the hip feels ok, though I'm slightly achy from the weather. Am still planning on going to the pool after work though. My PT was very happy that it went well on Saturday and things this can really help to push up my strength a notch. He said to not do the kick board but rather walk, do leg lifts, back kicks and squats. That's all I remember for now. We'll see how it goes.
Last nights PT went well. My guy has a new assistant who seems okay. The only thing is I hate having to go through everything with a new person. I've been there for over a year so would rather work with my guy regularly. It gets boring repeating the long list of things I can and cannot do. I'm sure she'll catch on in no time though, I told her to read my chart, it would keep her busy for a while. :-)
I met my friend afterwards at this great little pub around the corner, the Pig-n-Whistle. It was not too crowded or loud so we were able to catch up, and the food there is quite good. I felt pretty good sitting for a while even though I had only iced for about five minutes, as it was so busy at PT I was running out of time till I had to meet my friend.
Today (touch wood) the hip feels ok, though I'm slightly achy from the weather. Am still planning on going to the pool after work though. My PT was very happy that it went well on Saturday and things this can really help to push up my strength a notch. He said to not do the kick board but rather walk, do leg lifts, back kicks and squats. That's all I remember for now. We'll see how it goes.
04 February, 2008
Weekend Update
Friday night went relatively well. I was okay with the boots for the most part of the day but in the evening ended up standing for a while which killed my feet. Thankfully the hips weren't too bad, and after a while we went to a lounge and just vegged on the couches which was a welcome respite for the legs.
Saturday I had to get motivated and felt well enough to try the pool. I ended up walking there against my better judgement because I had to stop off at the post office on the way. I spent about 20 minutes in the pool doing walking, some kicking with the kickboard (which seemed to irritated my knee bursitis) and some leg lifts. It felt great to be back in the water, and I had to restrain myself from doing too much, as I just wanted to start doing laps like my old self.
After the pool I walked home and was definitely sore, especially on the right side, so iced when I got home. That seemed to help a lot. I went down to Union Square to meet my friend at the B&N for a late lunch at a cute place nearby - it was a restaurant/wine bar - and pretty cool inside. Saturday night I went out to a party and wore boots again, but thankfully I ended up sitting most of the time so the hips were happy.
Yesterday I went out to the island to see my family, and especially my little nephew. I figure if I am suffering today at all it will be a combination from playing with him (he LOVES it when you swing him back and forth and chase after him) and the crappy weather we are having. My ankle did go out when I was running after him so that was not good, I know I'm not meant to do that, but how can you resist an adorable three year old?
I have PT again tonight, then dinner plans after, so a long day, but am planning on going swimming again tomorrow. Baby steps...
Saturday I had to get motivated and felt well enough to try the pool. I ended up walking there against my better judgement because I had to stop off at the post office on the way. I spent about 20 minutes in the pool doing walking, some kicking with the kickboard (which seemed to irritated my knee bursitis) and some leg lifts. It felt great to be back in the water, and I had to restrain myself from doing too much, as I just wanted to start doing laps like my old self.
After the pool I walked home and was definitely sore, especially on the right side, so iced when I got home. That seemed to help a lot. I went down to Union Square to meet my friend at the B&N for a late lunch at a cute place nearby - it was a restaurant/wine bar - and pretty cool inside. Saturday night I went out to a party and wore boots again, but thankfully I ended up sitting most of the time so the hips were happy.
Yesterday I went out to the island to see my family, and especially my little nephew. I figure if I am suffering today at all it will be a combination from playing with him (he LOVES it when you swing him back and forth and chase after him) and the crappy weather we are having. My ankle did go out when I was running after him so that was not good, I know I'm not meant to do that, but how can you resist an adorable three year old?
I have PT again tonight, then dinner plans after, so a long day, but am planning on going swimming again tomorrow. Baby steps...
01 February, 2008
Getting a bit gutsy again...
Today the weather has been absolute CRAP! But thankfully to me sleeping relatively well the last week, my fibro has not been flaring up too much.
PT on Wednesday was good. We discussed that I hadn't had any sort of bad reaction to what was done on Monday, and agreed to keep it status quo for the time being. Of course then my PT guys decided to add the balance board at the last minute. I hate that thing! Well, I don't mind the front to back bit, it's the side to side that always seems to make my hips, feet, knees, etc flare-up. The area below my right knee where I have bursitis had been acting up from the morning on Wednesday so I had half a lidocaine patch on that all day. I love those things!
Yesterday was pretty good, no aggro from the PT, which is a welcome and happy thing. Tonight I have plans and since I got all dressed up decided to wear my boots. The heels are only about 2" but my right hip has not been happy with me since I arrived at work. I will try to remember to ice when I get home. If all goes well I will try to pool tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
PT on Wednesday was good. We discussed that I hadn't had any sort of bad reaction to what was done on Monday, and agreed to keep it status quo for the time being. Of course then my PT guys decided to add the balance board at the last minute. I hate that thing! Well, I don't mind the front to back bit, it's the side to side that always seems to make my hips, feet, knees, etc flare-up. The area below my right knee where I have bursitis had been acting up from the morning on Wednesday so I had half a lidocaine patch on that all day. I love those things!
Yesterday was pretty good, no aggro from the PT, which is a welcome and happy thing. Tonight I have plans and since I got all dressed up decided to wear my boots. The heels are only about 2" but my right hip has not been happy with me since I arrived at work. I will try to remember to ice when I get home. If all goes well I will try to pool tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
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