Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I'm as strong as ever before!
I'm grateful for my life and all the opportunities afforded to me. I'm thankful for my family, my friends, my health.
I did a trial class of yoga and core conditioning with Katya from work a couple weeks ago.
"Killer Katya" teaches it and arranged to host a 6-week session at our workplace -- Yoga for 60 minutes on Tuesdays and 45 minutes of Core Conditioning on Thursdays. I'm on Week Two!
I could really feel my muscles - I was sore all over! I have great expectations for change. I've felt so weak up until the new year when I finally found the energy to be more active so regained some stamina. Now I feel I can push myself a bit more.
I still have some numb areas and I feel tingly sessions or something like phantom pain though it's not actually pain per se... It's nothing to prevent me from moving or doing.
I donated blood for the 75th time last month. My daughter donated for the third time and now her cousin wants to start giving blood so the three of us will all to together next month.
I've spent 6 weekends full of karate in 2011 so far for officiating as I'm really enjoying it. I'll be able to put into practice my full provincial license next weekend at Karate Ontario Grand Prix #1 and work towards earning my full Karate Canada national license. A plan in the works.
Happy Spring, All!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
40 weeks post-op!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
I feel great! After recovering from the flu and fatigue in the New Year 2011, I have never felt better. I enjoy family, karate, work, my dogs and life!
My (step) daughter is doing very well in second semester of grade 12, her final year of high school and anticipating hearing back from her university choices in a month or so after mid-terms. We bought a prom dress for her together and we toured University of Guelph one day on March break to get a feel of where she'll probably be for the next 6 years! :)
I left my family and the dogs to survive without me for 6 days just last week for the karate national championships in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. I earned the other half of my entry-level national referee license, specifically I have Judge B in both kata and kumite. It will be 3 years minimum to earn a full national officiating license. That is a new goal of mine so I have specific shorter-term goals to focus on in the next few months in regards to karate.
I spoke with a fellow official from BC (Phil) who told me about a 'meal replacement' type product. I don't think I'll focus on it as a business but rather something to help propel me forward faster in regards to reducing body fat percentage. I need to check out the website.
Back to work! Lots to keep me busy. Feeling good! Hope you are too. :)
I feel great! After recovering from the flu and fatigue in the New Year 2011, I have never felt better. I enjoy family, karate, work, my dogs and life!
My (step) daughter is doing very well in second semester of grade 12, her final year of high school and anticipating hearing back from her university choices in a month or so after mid-terms. We bought a prom dress for her together and we toured University of Guelph one day on March break to get a feel of where she'll probably be for the next 6 years! :)
I left my family and the dogs to survive without me for 6 days just last week for the karate national championships in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. I earned the other half of my entry-level national referee license, specifically I have Judge B in both kata and kumite. It will be 3 years minimum to earn a full national officiating license. That is a new goal of mine so I have specific shorter-term goals to focus on in the next few months in regards to karate.
I spoke with a fellow official from BC (Phil) who told me about a 'meal replacement' type product. I don't think I'll focus on it as a business but rather something to help propel me forward faster in regards to reducing body fat percentage. I need to check out the website.
Back to work! Lots to keep me busy. Feeling good! Hope you are too. :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
34 weeks post-op
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Life is good. I'm healthy and wise. :) Only rarely am I reminded by my body that I've had surgery. Only when I put forth bodily effort I can feel something inside. Unidentifiable but something. The only reminder and only sometimes... but a reminder of what? Should I always remember? Is it because I should be careful? Watch I don't push too hard... or really, doesn't it mean I should push harder if it is no longer a challenge?
After recovering from the flu and fatigue last month, I feel like I'm finally, truly on the mend. November/December displayed great progress as far as energy and no longer really having physical 'strains' or limitations but then the holidays hit and even more stresses than typically come with it.
I partied too much one night that I didn't seem to fully recover from until a month later; my plans changed abruptly from driving 1500 km in each direction for the holidays to dealing with our tenants moving out of the condo; having it painted throughout immediately after Christmas and deciding to move back to the condo then have to move/downsize while 3 of us got taken down by the flu. A lot to deal with the last 2 weeks of 2010.
In regards to the 'partying', I think my tolerance level has changed drastically. I bought a bottle of red wine last week and it took me 4 evenings to finish it. Not typical of me! But I was explaining to my husband that after 1 drink it almost feels like it's after the effects of 3 or 4 drinks have started to wear off where one may not feel so good. Almost hung-over, almost 'sick' feeling or run-down. Very strange. I guess I should think of that as a positive thing. I'm not drinking as much as I used to and when I do it affects me more quickly so I'm a cheap drunk. :)
I am being challenged in karate more (again) too which I love.
Life is good. I'm healthy and wise. :) Only rarely am I reminded by my body that I've had surgery. Only when I put forth bodily effort I can feel something inside. Unidentifiable but something. The only reminder and only sometimes... but a reminder of what? Should I always remember? Is it because I should be careful? Watch I don't push too hard... or really, doesn't it mean I should push harder if it is no longer a challenge?
After recovering from the flu and fatigue last month, I feel like I'm finally, truly on the mend. November/December displayed great progress as far as energy and no longer really having physical 'strains' or limitations but then the holidays hit and even more stresses than typically come with it.
I partied too much one night that I didn't seem to fully recover from until a month later; my plans changed abruptly from driving 1500 km in each direction for the holidays to dealing with our tenants moving out of the condo; having it painted throughout immediately after Christmas and deciding to move back to the condo then have to move/downsize while 3 of us got taken down by the flu. A lot to deal with the last 2 weeks of 2010.
In regards to the 'partying', I think my tolerance level has changed drastically. I bought a bottle of red wine last week and it took me 4 evenings to finish it. Not typical of me! But I was explaining to my husband that after 1 drink it almost feels like it's after the effects of 3 or 4 drinks have started to wear off where one may not feel so good. Almost hung-over, almost 'sick' feeling or run-down. Very strange. I guess I should think of that as a positive thing. I'm not drinking as much as I used to and when I do it affects me more quickly so I'm a cheap drunk. :)
I am being challenged in karate more (again) too which I love.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Influenza aka "the flu"
My husband came home early one day last week and crawled into bed. He was chilled and feverish. Wonderful timing, we're moving!
The next day of course I picked up what he had and spent December 30th and 31st under the covers, chilled but sweating profusely. I've had the flu before but this time I feel like death warmed over.
Amazingly, my family managed to move appliances and some other big things by end of New Year's Eve. There is still a lot to do... we are still spread out over 3 residences. The dogs are wondering what is going on but hopefully that will get sorted this weekend.
In the meantime, I broke down and got some Buckley's Mucous and Phlegm because I cannot keep food down from coughing so much. At this rate, I'm sure to loose a lung.
I'm sleep-deprived, restless and stressed! What a way to start the New Year.
The next day of course I picked up what he had and spent December 30th and 31st under the covers, chilled but sweating profusely. I've had the flu before but this time I feel like death warmed over.
Amazingly, my family managed to move appliances and some other big things by end of New Year's Eve. There is still a lot to do... we are still spread out over 3 residences. The dogs are wondering what is going on but hopefully that will get sorted this weekend.
In the meantime, I broke down and got some Buckley's Mucous and Phlegm because I cannot keep food down from coughing so much. At this rate, I'm sure to loose a lung.
I'm sleep-deprived, restless and stressed! What a way to start the New Year.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 28 weeks post-op
Almost the end of the year - 28 on the 28th - weeks since I had surgery.
I am feeling fine. I started being more active in the past 4-5 weeks. Every time I do something strenuous I am really sore afterward. I haven't been doing much of anything for so long, no wonder. I am no longer exhausted though after I exert myself.
I have noticed in the past 2-3 weeks that my chest or pec muscles are really tight and sore. I saw an RMT and CD regularly over that time which really helps. My neck and shoulders are as well. I think it's due to my desk position but I feel like I stretch often.
In any case, I feel pretty good and am looking forward to a New Year!
I am feeling fine. I started being more active in the past 4-5 weeks. Every time I do something strenuous I am really sore afterward. I haven't been doing much of anything for so long, no wonder. I am no longer exhausted though after I exert myself.
I have noticed in the past 2-3 weeks that my chest or pec muscles are really tight and sore. I saw an RMT and CD regularly over that time which really helps. My neck and shoulders are as well. I think it's due to my desk position but I feel like I stretch often.
In any case, I feel pretty good and am looking forward to a New Year!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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.
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.
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- Roz
- I married Lorne on Saturday, August 13, 2005. Our children Benjamin and Brittany live with us and our 3 dogs Bailey, Rex, Leo, and Molly the cat.