I started back at work last Monday, and it is going really well so far! I am SO grateful to have the job I have, and to work for a company that has taken such great care of me while I’ve been out of commission. It’s been rough, but I’ve made it back in one… [Read More]
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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… [Read More]
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… [Read More]
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… [Read More]
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… [Read More]
This Week In PT….
This week has been a real breakthrough for me in PT. (Knock on wood. Knock on my dresser, my nightstand, my railing, and the tree in my backyard.) I have “graduated” to more advanced exercises, and really started getting down and dirty with my strength training (as indicated by the soreness in my legs and… [Read More]