***warning. This is my first mobile blog posting. My typos are usually horrible, don’t expect it to be better via mobile. 😉 ***
So today I took a trip to my gym here in town. The plan, do exercises that will rehab my left quads and stretch. Also, weigh myself.
My mission has been accomplished. I have to say that rehab is not for the faint of heart. If you don’t know, I’m a fairly strong guy for my age. (Not that I’m old, but I know i’m in better shape than most other people 35yr old black men that aren’t pro athletes.) I have been proud of my fitness dadgumit.
So today I started with the bike as usual to get the blood flowing. No biggie, right? Wrong! Man my quads were BURNING after two dadgum minutes of light pedaling. I got through my ten minutes and it was time for the exercises my therapist instructed me on.
Single-leg leg extensions
Hmm. I knew to take it light. Slapped on 10 pounds and went at it….well, almost. Freakin 10 pounds was HEAVY. My bean pole of a leg quivered with every rep. 3 sets of 10. Done. SWEATING.
Single-leg leg curls
This had been my weakness in history. This time, I was able to do 20 pounds. 3 sets of 10. Done. Still sweating like crazy.
Single-leg leg press
This freakin machine has always hated me. The feeling is mutual, buddy. 3 sets of 10 at 10 pounds. Tearfully done.
I finished up with a few floor exercises and stretching. (Whew) I lied on the floor next to my cane exhausted and amazed. Never in my life has 10 pounds felt so heavy. It’s very humbling. I got through it, though.
I’m still amazed at the difference in how my actual hip socket feels. I don’t feel any pain in there at all. I guess it’s because it’s not mine. 🙂 My pain and aches are strictly in the muscles around it. That’s promising to me because I know muscle pain can be worked out or massaged out. Can’t do that with bones. Nah mean?
To date I definitely feel the weakness currently in my muscles. It’s almost like they can’t keep my thigh bone and hip stabilized. The best description I can come up with is my leg feels like a pendulum is in there.
Oh and my last part of the plan, my weight. Fortunately, i’ve only lost five pounds. I feel good about this. My previous surgery saw me lose almost 20 pounds. This is because when I stop working out with weights, I lose weight. It’s always been that way. My body’s blessing is also a curse. Some of you may remember my “lighter” days.
Only being down five pounds means I can drink a few more beers today 🙂
Anyway, just wanted to write (because I’m a writer) and update those of you who care about my health. I thank you all for the love and support you show me. I thank God for the healing He’s putting on me. I look forward to hearing from those of you closest to me.
For my SOI folks, feel free to forward this to other SOI employees. I don’t wanna send a mass message and have HR giving me a “policy lecture.” Thnx for reading!
Peace,
-RAP, II
So good to hear you don’t have pain in “your” hip! It’ll all be alright in the end. Probably a bumpy ride there, but you’re strong. You’ll get there, eventually. Keep fighting and take good care, I know I’m not the only one cheering for you :). *hugs*
Thank you Annika! This is great. I appreciate the cheers! 😀
-RAP, II
Way to stay strong in mind, heart, and body, Ant. You’ve got a huge team of friends cheering you on. Be careful, and safe, and your typical awesome self.
xoxo,
Ker
Yeah I’m gonna be careful, lil lady. Just sticking strictly to what my therapist instructed me on. Boy was I tempted to do some other stuff while in the gym today, but I moved on. 🙂
Thanks so much for your continued support, Kerri. 🙂
-RAP, II