One week to meet with my surgeon Dr. John Clark in Bellevue, WA. I am anxious to meet him, a little worried I may not feel comfortable with him but of course that's me trying to talk myself out of it. I would like to know what his technique is and what he would be doing with me. Also, recovery time, and more specifics. I wish I had a list of things to ask. I may need to ask the Facebook group I am a member off to see what I should have ready and any questions I should ask.
We joined up with a gym and I am seeing a trainer. We did a few things being careful of my hip and it was good. seems the only cardio I can handle is riding a bike but the one where you are sitting down and not sitting up. If that makes sense. So I had some pain after, but at least not too much while working out and it was a short time. I also love the fact that doing good work for my body even if small leads me to making better choices because I feel better about me. I like to eat a lot better, not perfect because I like the good stuff!! But a lot better. Working out just makes you want to eat better. So in less than a week I'm down 5 pounds and going, but I'm not over doing it. Just taking it easy. I have some sore muscles but all in all happy to have some direction. I went to PT yesterday and she was very happy about me meeting with a trainer and added some more exercises to the mix.
So now the wait to see the surgeon. I hope I leave with a date set!
This is my journey with DDH and my experience. I have found that reading the wonderful blogs belonging to some courageous women has helped me immensely and I am hoping that my words will be as helpful to someone else. Enjoy!
2 comments:
Well each small step you take is a step closer to being healthier and self awareness of how your body feels and to know that you can take care of you now and after surgery to well have u take control of your situation. You always be in me thoughts and all while you do all this. Give yourself some credit and love along the way its not easy what you have to do. But you are strong woman with the support and love I know you can do it :D <3
AWW Thanks Liz, by the way, I may be in need of a care taker soon LOL just a short 4 hour drive down here :D Thank you for the support you are totally awesome and always cheer me up! :)
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