It has been a several days since I last heard from the Doctor's office. I checked the mail. Nothing. I am hoping that it means that my surgery is still on for next week. Doc had said he'd fit me in somehow.
I get a great call though yesterday. Gayle, my clinical advisor, called to let me know that my clinical site is willing to work with me. They are going to allow me to start clinicals part time two weeks after surgery and then start back full time two weeks later. I'll be attending rehab of my own at this point as well, but with the work schedule I am supposed to have, it should be easy to fit everything in.
Physically, I am actually feeling very good at this point. I do think that part of the meniscus is poking me in the leg though. Occasionally get this feeling like I am being poked in the leg with a tiny pin. Very odd. It is in the same area as the meniscus tear so maybe I have a little flap hanging out. I am being very conservative with exercise at this point because of this. I have been swimming (now using my legs as well) and I have been steadily upping my cycling time. I have did 45 minutes on Tuesday but I think that was a little much so I am dropping it down to 40 minutes today. I am also going to do a lot of upper body lifting as well as some core training. I am considering adding some squats and step-downs as well but I don't want to irritate that meniscus too much. I'll probably do a little bit today and see how I feel.
Sparta is learning how to be an obedient dog. Today I worked on staying. She is only good for about 4-5 minutes at time right now. I think she likes the idea that she is getting treated for doing nothing.
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