I’ve always said that hindsight is 20/20. In SO many parts of my life, this has been the case. Everything that happens is part of a plan that God has for me. It’s hard to swallow sometimes while things are happening, but in the end, it almost always seems to make sense. I’ve also realized […]
hip surgery
How to Prepare for Post-Op Healthy Eating
This time, I'm going to be on crutches for a true minimum of 4 weeks. The last three surgeries I only had to use them for about 1 week maximum. I can't stand crutches. They are the biggest pain in the ass! Try carrying a purse, carrying a plate or bowl, or going up and […]
UPDATED – Long Overdue Injury and Rehab Update
Hi you guys! Thanks for stopping by today. I haven’t posted for awhile on my recovery, because I haven’t really known what has been going on. I was doing really well, and improving to the point where I got to try running on the AlterG. After the second time, my right side started getting aggravated […]
PT Update
I am still working with LaRissa and Garrett (and I saw Carrie Friday!) at Spooner to rehab my hips back to running shape. This process has been, and will continue to be, very slow. I am doing fantastic standing at work! I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to stand for […]
My Dog is Hypothyroid and I’m Going Back to Work
I put Ali on a diet for the past month or two by removing about a 1/4 cup of kibble and replacing it with no salt added green beans. (She gained a few pounds from the prednisone she was on back in May.) When I brought her to the vet this past week because of […]
Post-Op Weeks 9 and 10 PT Update
I am progressing slowly still, but I had a major milestone this past week! I got on the elliptical for the first time in over a year! This was my ear to ear grin afterwards sipping on my Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator. It really felt good to finally work up a *real* sweat! Since I […]