Swimming and stuff

I don't really have a lot to say... but I know that some people stop by and are kind of disappointed if there isn't a new post - so here you go a new post!

I've gone swimming twice and its been great! I forgot how much I love to swim! I was actually in the pool at 5:20 yesterday morning and 3 people were already in the pool - pretty amazing - huh? I've only gone twice because that is all my PT will allow. I'm going to see her again tomorrow and lobby for a little more - wish me luck! In any case I'll go again Saturday morning while my pals are out running then we'll all meet for bagels!

My hip may be a little better! I know - isn't that great to hear - I knw its great to write/say! I still have a long way to go but it's progressing! I'm being very diligent about doing my exercises and icing - which I'm doing right now - icing that is!

It's snowing! Big fluffy flakes - its really pretty but I'm ready for spring!

Yet another opinion

Happy St. Paddy's Day to all!

Ok - so 2 out of 3 Drs say no crutches.... It was a near miss with the latest Dr. He really thought hard about putting me back on crutches - Isn't modern medicine Wonderful? ;-) The running Dr as I'll call him is a runner, marathoner! I'm really glad I went to see him - his goal (like mine) is to get me running again! He says I'll be a better runner when he gets through with me - not that would be exactly hard - but I'm looking forward to it! I start PT on Monday - gotta strenthen my core again - that won't be hard it's kind of like mush right now! He also wants me swimming and on the exercise bike - Yeah - I can exercise again! It's been so hard to not be able to exercise! I can't wait! So tomorrow morning it's off to the pool!

We just got home from a wild night out on the town - yeah I know really wimpy - since it's only 8:15 - but we had a good time - raised a couple of glasses to my Dad's memory - I miss him a lot this time of year - much more than near his birthday or the anniversary of his death. I guess it's because I have such fond memories of St. Patrick's Day with my Dad! So - we went to one of the local pubs that has some good beer, great live music and decent food. It was fun!

Sunday is the first race of the running season - I won't be running but I will be working one of the water stops. I'm trying figure out what to wear - it's going to be cold out there - maybe my snow suite is in order.

Another opinion

Today is a day for smiles... Iwent to see a hip specialist today. This guy is an Orthopedic Surgeron that specializes in hips. They took an x-ray and to quote the good Dr. "You are healing beautifully". He wanted to know why I was there. I explained I have this hip issue - pain when I walk. He said I should not being using the crutches - I should be walking on my hip after all It's healing beautifully ;-) He said there will be pain until it is completely healed but walking on it is not keeping it from healing. So - Iwalked out carrying my crutches - they are still in the car! YEAH!! I'M SO EXCITED!! He did keep asking me if I was running - I said no -honestly!! I did ask when I could run again and he said when it doesn't hurt anymore! Of course - he wasn't sure that he would go back to running if he had had the injury that I had but... then he obviously hasn't been biten by the running bug! I love to run and being able to run - I will run again! I will marathon again.

I have another Dr appointment on Thursday. This one is with a running Dr - that is a Dr. that runs and has done maraathons. I want his opinion on the hip and running and when I can mix the two. I'll let you know what he says!

It's been a while...

It's been a long time... I haven't posted in quite a while - I been trying to heal this blasted hip of mine and it's not exactly working. I was off the crutches for about 10 days (after 7 weeks on them) before my hip said Nope not yet - so I'm back on them for anotheer 6 weeks - YIKES! I'm going for a second and probably third opinion too - I'll be calling for appts first thing in the morning! The current Doc has ordered a bone (growth) stimulator - which is supposed to help stimulate bone growth - hopefully it will help! Idon't have it yet. I'm supposed to have by Wednesday.

On a lighter note... My husband bought me a really sweet laptop so I can blog, surf, work etc from the comfort of my couch or bed basically anywhere - it's Great! So you should be seeing more of me now!

I went to the YMCA today to check out the pool and crutch friendly facilites. they have a nice handicapped locker room that is right next to the pool, they have steps they can put into the pool so I can gt in and out easier - so I will definiteely be giving that a try this week. I'll let you know how it goes - I hope swimming doesn't irritate my hip!

OK - that's it for tonight! Have a Great week!