I saw the orthopedic surgeon today. Good news: I don't need surgery.
Bad news: I better pull back because if I keep doing all I'm doing, I will need it.
He's ordered for me to begin physical therapy for the next 12 weeks at 2-3 times a week.
He's demanded I stop
Jogging...running
Jumping
Squatting, deadlifting; leg workouts
Taking stairs even in the subway (use the elevator)
No yoga
No walking more than I need to...
My knees are a mess.
My stubborn mind uttered "yeah right but what if..."
But my stubborn mind landed me in a heap of medical issues with my eyes. It's not worth pushing the limits or rebelling against authorities who know what the hell they're talking about. Besides, he's one of the best in the world.
For what reason would I rebel or reject 'doctor's orders'? It's my body. He doesn't care if I don't listen. I'm the one who has to live with my decisions.
I'm going to do exactly as I'm told.
My first physical therapy session is tomorrow night.
For exercise I can use the bike or elliptical at a very low intensity.
:(
Keep on keepin on, right?
I feel like my favorite outlet's been taken away. I kind of feel like a small piece of me has died.
But I'm not dead. I'm daily making an effort to wear the most important thing I can own right now - a smile. It really has made me feel so much better.
Bad news: I better pull back because if I keep doing all I'm doing, I will need it.
He's ordered for me to begin physical therapy for the next 12 weeks at 2-3 times a week.
He's demanded I stop
Jogging...running
Jumping
Squatting, deadlifting; leg workouts
Taking stairs even in the subway (use the elevator)
No yoga
No walking more than I need to...
My knees are a mess.
My stubborn mind uttered "yeah right but what if..."
But my stubborn mind landed me in a heap of medical issues with my eyes. It's not worth pushing the limits or rebelling against authorities who know what the hell they're talking about. Besides, he's one of the best in the world.
For what reason would I rebel or reject 'doctor's orders'? It's my body. He doesn't care if I don't listen. I'm the one who has to live with my decisions.
I'm going to do exactly as I'm told.
My first physical therapy session is tomorrow night.
For exercise I can use the bike or elliptical at a very low intensity.
:(
Keep on keepin on, right?
I feel like my favorite outlet's been taken away. I kind of feel like a small piece of me has died.
But I'm not dead. I'm daily making an effort to wear the most important thing I can own right now - a smile. It really has made me feel so much better.