Monday, July 20, 2009
how i feel about the surgery, by Dylan age 12
Hi i think my moms surgery changed alot but, how i feel is what changed the most. I thought there would be alot that was different when i came back but, to my surprise not alot changed. Now my mom wont be in pain all the time. Thats the bst part.So i hope i can post again tomorrow but until then bye.
Friday, July 17, 2009
the feet
ok, since surgery the one thing i've been able to do is stair at my feet and see how beautifully straight my right foot is and that my left still points out. it was the first visable sign of all the os's hard work. so eventhough this is a silly pic i'm very proud of it.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
physical terrorists
i've always teased that i was looking forward to organized torture with the physical terrorists, well i have to say there not that bad. i have had great physical therapy. now i tease that i have a personal trainer. that is actually a more accurate description. they ask all the time weather i'm having pain so i feel like not only am i getting a good work out but i'm really being looked after. i used to go to the gym three times a week for 1 hour did upper and lower with some half hearted sit ups , i hate those things, lol. now i go three times a week 45 min to work out 1 limb. this is all on my way to becomming the bionic woman.
they really have me on track and eventhough they keep me working forward they dont let me overdo it. i came home yesterday in a full sweat oh yes, my lack of activity is catching up with me. i need to correct i was only on the bike for 6 min, not seven. but my tension was increased to 8. i actually had to stop. as they looked making sure i wasnt hurting i had to stop to catch my breath and take a drink. i continued and made it the last minute. ok now after i finished and was on my last exercise even after the bike my legs were only trembeling from muscle fatigue a little. i was pretty proud. after i got home getting up and down i was funny. i felt like the first day at the gym as i think ooooohhhhhhh as i get up and straighten out. boy have i had a work out. i feel great this morning, but my nemasis the bike still reels in my mind as i think about tomorrow. i sit there feeling like the little train that could. i think i can, i think i can ,i think i can.
they really have me on track and eventhough they keep me working forward they dont let me overdo it. i came home yesterday in a full sweat oh yes, my lack of activity is catching up with me. i need to correct i was only on the bike for 6 min, not seven. but my tension was increased to 8. i actually had to stop. as they looked making sure i wasnt hurting i had to stop to catch my breath and take a drink. i continued and made it the last minute. ok now after i finished and was on my last exercise even after the bike my legs were only trembeling from muscle fatigue a little. i was pretty proud. after i got home getting up and down i was funny. i felt like the first day at the gym as i think ooooohhhhhhh as i get up and straighten out. boy have i had a work out. i feel great this morning, but my nemasis the bike still reels in my mind as i think about tomorrow. i sit there feeling like the little train that could. i think i can, i think i can ,i think i can.
Monday, July 13, 2009
beginning week 3 pt
ok. were starting week three.
physical therapy was wonderful. i did 7min on the bike only this time i had some tension. i found out that boy i'm out of shape. lol. the hip felt great but i was working up a sweat. then on to the teeter board and the doing the step with my right leg first. up to 30 reps on everything. then the incline board for some squats and the the mat work with my leg raises. the kids came with and talked the whole time of course. they asked if they could have weights on i told them they were just beginniners so no weight for them, but it was fun to make them count with me. i'm down to two ibuprofen and around 1 pain pill a day. 1/2 twice a day. but it is beautiful. they really kicked it up a notch but i was up to the task. maybe next week i'll be able to do a leg raise with the weight, its the only time i had to say i just cant do it. so that is my next challenge. he did say my leg raise without the weight looked alot better. it felt better too. i got a pat on the back that was nice, i was told i'm weeks ahead, that is great made me feel really good its always nice to know your work is noticed. i might be ahead but you know the important thing is to keep on track, so my goal is to take it easy and keep up with my workouts. keep yall updated.
physical therapy was wonderful. i did 7min on the bike only this time i had some tension. i found out that boy i'm out of shape. lol. the hip felt great but i was working up a sweat. then on to the teeter board and the doing the step with my right leg first. up to 30 reps on everything. then the incline board for some squats and the the mat work with my leg raises. the kids came with and talked the whole time of course. they asked if they could have weights on i told them they were just beginniners so no weight for them, but it was fun to make them count with me. i'm down to two ibuprofen and around 1 pain pill a day. 1/2 twice a day. but it is beautiful. they really kicked it up a notch but i was up to the task. maybe next week i'll be able to do a leg raise with the weight, its the only time i had to say i just cant do it. so that is my next challenge. he did say my leg raise without the weight looked alot better. it felt better too. i got a pat on the back that was nice, i was told i'm weeks ahead, that is great made me feel really good its always nice to know your work is noticed. i might be ahead but you know the important thing is to keep on track, so my goal is to take it easy and keep up with my workouts. keep yall updated.
Friday, July 10, 2009
week 2 physical therapy
well were at the end of the second week of physical therapy
i'm 18 days out from surgery
i'm still on a walker, but i'm feeling good
i can drive, i can start swimming next week
i'm down to 1 pain pill a day and 2 ibuprofen
pt was great this week today i did it with no pain meds
it was a little harder but it felt like a good work out when i left
i'm so glad i got my new hip. i can stand and fold laundry i can stand and do dishes i am not the best house keeper but its nice to be able to do things i havent for a while. my life is comming back. i got a slap on the wrist from the dr and told to slow down this week so i am. i'm stubborn but i want my hip to last so i'm being good. three months from now i'll have two new hips and be able to do more then i've done in years. i love it.
i'm 18 days out from surgery
i'm still on a walker, but i'm feeling good
i can drive, i can start swimming next week
i'm down to 1 pain pill a day and 2 ibuprofen
pt was great this week today i did it with no pain meds
it was a little harder but it felt like a good work out when i left
i'm so glad i got my new hip. i can stand and fold laundry i can stand and do dishes i am not the best house keeper but its nice to be able to do things i havent for a while. my life is comming back. i got a slap on the wrist from the dr and told to slow down this week so i am. i'm stubborn but i want my hip to last so i'm being good. three months from now i'll have two new hips and be able to do more then i've done in years. i love it.
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