tibialis posterior tendinitis

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 20+ weeks post-op


I sprained my foot. It was a really stupid incident but I know a brilliant master of physio therapy. Or physical therapy. Either one he performed 5 different physio treatments on me 3 days in a row.

It happened Saturday night just before bed. I couldn't walk all day Sunday so worked from home Monday then finally called around 2:30 p.m. I got in by 3 and had the following:

Day 1

1. ultrasound - tough on the tissues, feels like electricity running through you or else your foot is on fire

2. magnet therapy where it seems nothing is happening for 20 minutes
3. soak in very hot bubbling water for 20 minutes
4. hop on a bicycle for 15 minutes
5. get on a balance ball, low to the ground, and I have to step on the outside of the wooden circle, and point my toes together FORWARD then point my heels BACK - and forth. And back and forth. It was tough!

Day 2

Same deal - both sessions last 90 minutes. At the beginning I said I was about 40% better. After therapy he said to walk on it, so I did but by the end of the day I cannot walk on the sprained foot.

Day 3

I can get out of bed and go to the toilet without hobbling! It is still sore but I can almost put my heel down to walk. An hour-long session of therapies and I feel no pain on the balance ball in the end. I can walk nearly 'normal'. I am happy and declare no more sessions required.

It is still sore to walk on so I'll take it slow but I will definitely be going downtown tomorrow. I'm going a little stir crazy at home.

18 weeks post-op

Tuesday, October 19, 2010


I feel pretty good. I am a little stressed (hmmm, note to self - pick up more B-complex vitamins).

Even work, which is completely crazy-busy right now, is fun and exciting. I'm head deep into it all and loving the chaos. Enjoyable and sufficiently challenging allowing me to rise in the face of adversity as I learn new tools, relearn skills and manage things like I've never done before. Fun times!

My abs, arms and shoulders are still sore from Saturday's cool-down, i.e. 100 push-ups and 300 crunches. I had to lead them... and I just plowed right along. I barely managed 20 push-ups on my toes... after the first set of 20 push-ups, 60 crunches, at the second set of 20 push-ups I reverted to my knees. In any case, I feel my ab muscles all the way from under my chest to the pubic line. I had to use my core muscles in both these basic exercises and I can feel it!

I need to incorporate into my life regular lower body exercises like lunges and squats.

I'm going to invest in a resistance band (Chapters, under $20).

I brisk walk 15-minutes twice daily (to and from Union station for work) 5 times a week.

I brisk walk 12-minutes twice daily (to and from Pickering station for home) 2-3 times a week.

I really, really should invest in more cardio but... it's so tough! I need a serious attitude adjustment.

16 weeks post-op

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Wow, I have to say I don't feel like I had major surgery 4 months ago. However, I have been sick twice and this last time is going on 4 weeks! That's utterly ridiculous!!

It occurred this week to me that my energy still comes and goes. Sometimes I feel so drained and tired. I have been pushing myself to climb the stairs at work every time but this week I can barely breathe, my chest feels tight and I still have a phlegm cough so I've resorted to using the elevator...

Today is my parents 53rd wedding anniversary!
It was so great to be able to spend some quality time with them this summer (a whole 12 days!). I can't remember when that last happened. I love them and miss them! Sometimes I wish I lived closer.

15 weeks post-op

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

I feel better but still have a lot of phlegm in my cough. I am drinking more water and taking more vitamins. I picked up some Vitamin D today with 1000 IUs. Took a couple at lunch and a couple in the evening. Same with Vitamin C. I also have a B-complex vitamin that I need to remember to take daily.

I have 2 weeks until I meet the kidney expert to review test results. I hope my ill health does not show in my blood work. I have 10 weeks until I do my final set of tests. I will be healthy again!

Then, I'll have to figure out what to do in 2011....

Still... sick as a dog

Sunday, September 26, 2010

I have been sick twice since I started back to work almost 7 weeks ago. I am coughing and feel warm and my head is full of mucus. This bout has lasted 10 days!

I need to get healthy!

Blood work 3 months post-op

Thursday, September 23, 2010

A single vile of blood tests whether I'm as healthy with one kidney as I was with two. :)

My appointment with Dr. R. Richardson to discuss his review of my blood test results is Wed October, 13, 2010 @ 9:00 am at the Toronto General Hospital Renal Clinic.

At 6 months I need to complete blood tests again and a 24-hour urine test.

14 weeks post-op

It's Tuesday, September 21, 2010 and I'm sick again!

It started with a headache/migraine all weekend then finally early Monday morning I resorted to taking a Tylenol 3 from my surgery. It dulled the headache and made the day tolerable.

I was feeling cold and tired last night but don't feel the need to sleep other than at night. I was never a day-time napper.

I think I am more prone to getting run-down when I get inadequate sleep. However, in the past 4 weeks I have been considerably busy. My dog got in a fight and needed surgery so that was very stressful. Work is busy busy busy. Social events, karate and referee clinics and tournaments; plus this week we have a house guest. Life is good, life is moving along. I just need to catch up!

I've said it before but it's really something I have to work on. As much as I enjoy sleep, I don't know why I don't get enough. :)