I could barely sleep last night, I was so excited to go to my post-op appointment this morning. I couldn't wait to get all of the bandaging off my knee and the grannie socks (T.E.D hose) off my legs. Sadly, I have to wear the one on my right leg for another week. I was dying to get back to exercising and hopeful for good news this morning.
When I got to my appointment I just wanted to jump right in with the real question. When can I start exercising?! Well mostly, when can I start running?? The P.A. gave me the ok to start cycling and doing elliptical lightly.
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| I wanted to go to the gym right away and get my legs moving. |
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| Bandaging off, still have some swelling. |
I have to wait one more week to get back in the water, but that still didn't answer my real question. I need to know when I can run! The P.A. told me to give it at least 2 weeks, then I can ease back into running; which was expected. He went out to sign a few papers then came back informing me the Dr. wants me to not run for another 4 weeks, from today. I was trying to hold myself together, that was not the news I was wanting. This changes things for my training and racing, but I decided I will do what I can with what I am able to do and go from there. That kind of news called for a little President's Day shopping.
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| Running clothes, my kind of shopping! |
On a side note, I am excited to be helping with an Eat Better to Train Better nutrition class coming up next month. Coach Lora Erickson aka "Blonde Runner" has a giveaway going on right now to win a free spot to one of her three classes coming up. Check it out
here.
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