The title of this post probably best describes my feelings toward my leg right now. After much deliberating and a bit of encouragement from one of my blog readers, I'm back. I can't promise that the posts will be super uplifting or exciting, seeing as my exercise currently consists of physical therapy and the exercises they told me to do at home. Still, I know that this blog is a source of strength and inspiration for me, and I hope that you all will still find it interesting to read.
On that note...here's a brief update:
I've been busy trying to show my leg who's boss, going to physical therapy three times a week. My physical therapist is really intent on strengthening the entire leg, which seems like a really good approach. I was very frustrated with the whole process until this week because it felt like nothing was really changing. All of a sudden, though, it seems like things are getting easier. I moved from the green theraband to the blue one, which is an improvement. I also am having less trouble walking and doing the things that really hurt, especially getting in/out of my bad or my car. Given how horrible it once was, this change has really makes me feel like I'm headed in the right direction. Of course, I'm very disappointed that I'll still have to walk the Hot Chocolate Race this coming weekend, rather than running it, but walking is something I couldn't do three months ago. I guess it's why they say, "every little victory is a piece of the puzzle." I hope that there will be more little victories this week to report here.
Otherwise, I'm trying to get back into the diet again. Unfortunately, I've been very busy recently, which has diminished the time I have to prepare healthy food for myself. It's also been tough with all of these great new restaurants coming in and wanting to try them with my friends. C'est la vie. I guess it's good preparation for life in the real world--trying to still maintain my focus while eating at restaurants and being social. For now, I'm going to do as much as I can and try to pick it up in full-force as soon as my silly leg is fully healed.
That's all for now.
Besito,
A
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
"Every Rose Has Its Thorns"
As per usual, there is both good news and bad news -
GOOD NEWS:
1. I do not have a stress fracture. I went to the see my cousin, the orthopedic surgeon, on Friday, and, after a lovely battery of tests, he determined that I do not have a stress fracture in my femur.
2. The Illini are 5-0 for the first time since forever! I guess I may actually have to develop more than a passive interest in my school's team.
3. My brother is officially back in Chicago. I spent a portion of the morning helping him move into his new apartment. I am very excited for him in both his new job and being in the city he's always truly called home.
Now...
BAD NEWS:
1. I have a severe tear of soft muscle tissue. This will necessitate anti-inflammatories on a regular basis as well as physical therapy 2-3 times a week for four weeks. The worst part of this diagnosis is that it makes it extremely unlikely that I will be able to run in the Hot Chocolate 15K that I signed up for this summer, as it will happen on November 5. Of course, since optimistic little me continued to believe that it might be possible, I didn't sign up for the MPRE and will have to take it still in March. :( I guess, of course, the counters to this are that: 1) my cousin told me that I should be okay to swim (after which I went and purchased a bathing suit that fit me); and 2) I will hopefully be well enough after the therapy to be able to start running again.
2. I miss the city a ton. I went to dinner with my brother and a few of his friends last night, and I kept thinking..."Wow, I wish I lived here still." I know it's silly to complain, but I really do miss Chicago and being closer to my family. Although Champaign isn't that far away, it still is far enough away to notice a difference and to yearn for the things that are here when I'm down at school. The truly strange thing, however, is that I also love the times I have had with my friends recently. Although my first semester of 3L year hasn't been as relaxing as I would have hoped, I have enjoyed the opportunity to kick back and relax with everyone. I'm sad that I won't be at school for the next two weekends, making it three weekends in a row away from school, but I'm looking forward to Halloween and eventually celebrating my birthday--seeing as I will be a quarter-century old.
That's really all for now.
Besito,
A
GOOD NEWS:
1. I do not have a stress fracture. I went to the see my cousin, the orthopedic surgeon, on Friday, and, after a lovely battery of tests, he determined that I do not have a stress fracture in my femur.
2. The Illini are 5-0 for the first time since forever! I guess I may actually have to develop more than a passive interest in my school's team.
3. My brother is officially back in Chicago. I spent a portion of the morning helping him move into his new apartment. I am very excited for him in both his new job and being in the city he's always truly called home.
Now...
BAD NEWS:
1. I have a severe tear of soft muscle tissue. This will necessitate anti-inflammatories on a regular basis as well as physical therapy 2-3 times a week for four weeks. The worst part of this diagnosis is that it makes it extremely unlikely that I will be able to run in the Hot Chocolate 15K that I signed up for this summer, as it will happen on November 5. Of course, since optimistic little me continued to believe that it might be possible, I didn't sign up for the MPRE and will have to take it still in March. :( I guess, of course, the counters to this are that: 1) my cousin told me that I should be okay to swim (after which I went and purchased a bathing suit that fit me); and 2) I will hopefully be well enough after the therapy to be able to start running again.
2. I miss the city a ton. I went to dinner with my brother and a few of his friends last night, and I kept thinking..."Wow, I wish I lived here still." I know it's silly to complain, but I really do miss Chicago and being closer to my family. Although Champaign isn't that far away, it still is far enough away to notice a difference and to yearn for the things that are here when I'm down at school. The truly strange thing, however, is that I also love the times I have had with my friends recently. Although my first semester of 3L year hasn't been as relaxing as I would have hoped, I have enjoyed the opportunity to kick back and relax with everyone. I'm sad that I won't be at school for the next two weekends, making it three weekends in a row away from school, but I'm looking forward to Halloween and eventually celebrating my birthday--seeing as I will be a quarter-century old.
That's really all for now.
Besito,
A
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