Jenscats Road to Recovery Log

[ck2006]

Physical Therapy Update

4 months post surgery as of 8/4/06...

Got burst tested today.....I think I was "caught" as the test showed my left leg got stronger & although my right leg was also stronger, the ratio was off as my left leg is that much stronger.....so my right leg is only 77% as strong as my left.....thus Noel emphasized Unilateral leg exercises.....

To do:

**UNILATERAL (ie right leg ONLY) weight program....the only Left leg exercises I may do is 1) squats (start with the bar only) and 2) SLDLs....everything else *must* be with the right leg only....

Theory on this is is that since my Left leg is healthier, it will get stronger faster....thus no working the Left leg as he feels it will stay strong....

**I don't have to wear the brace anymore except for sports!! Yay!!

**I HAVE to start running....ugh!! He emphasized this very strongly as the stress on my leg/knee will help strengthen it.....running will be braced....

Guess I get to eat more due to this forced (and protested by me) cardio??

**I am allowed to do lunges also - but right leg only....and NO uphill lunges!! Start off unweighted then add weight slowly....

**There's been some argument on the use of leg extensions --- some theorize that the movement places too much shearing force on the knee & the graft...Noel disagrees & wants me to do them

**To help combat the kneecap pain I've been having whilst lifting legs - I've had to buy $28 of "special" tape to tape my kneecap towards the inside of my leg (looking down - towards the left)

**He has no clue about my calf pain in doing lying leg curls.....says if I continue to have significant pain to check with the Ortho next time I see him....

GREAT NEWS!!! Running isn't sooo bad, just make sure you have great shoes!!!

 

[jenscats5]

GREAT NEWS!!! Running isn't sooo bad, just make sure you have great shoes!!!

Yeah, I know....and I do have new shoes....but I just don't *like* running and it's sooooooooooooooooooooooo HOT outside......plus I have to pay to park @ my gym in addition to the gym fee, so I don't want to have to go to the gym twice in 1 day for that reason......

 

[ck2006]

Yeah, I know....and I do have new shoes....but I just don't *like* running and it's sooooooooooooooooooooooo HOT outside......plus I have to pay to park @ my gym in addition to the gym fee, so I don't want to have to go to the gym twice in 1 day for that reason......

can you run outside near your house, when it isn't hot? yup, I made the mistake of running when it was too hot, can you say heat stroke could it be the shoes hurting your calves?

 

[jenscats5]

can you run outside near your house, when it isn't hot? yup, I made the mistake of running when it was too hot, can you say heat stroke could it be the shoes hurting your calves?

Well on a lying leg curl - my foot isn't really engaged.....he suggested pointing my foot instead of having it bent (yes Treil you said it first! LOL)

Hopefully the heat will end soon.....wish I had room for a treadmill in the house or an elliptical.....cursed small house!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

running.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[jenscats5]

running.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Yeah - GRRRRR....and I *have* to do it....guess I'll start tomorrow morning....

 

[jenscats5]

Wednesday August 2nd

Waking Temp: 96.9
Weight: N/A

**Legs are still a tad sore from Monday & Upper bod is sore from yesterday + I'm tired....may take today as a rest day or just do Pilates...

8:30am
Iced Coffee: black coffee, ice, 2 packets Splenda, 1 tblsp. SF Vanilla Syrup, 2 tblsp. FF Vanilla Creamer

8:45am
6 HB egg whites + a bit of horseradish
1 Deep Chocolate Vitamuffin

Scrip

9:30am - Physical Therapy check up

Costco....FREE chicken!! Yay!!

11:35am
2 Glucorell

12:05pm
20 pieces cheese tortellini + 1 oz. bell pepper + 3.625 oz. tuna + 1 tblsp. FF mayo + 1/2 tblsp. Newman's Light Red Wine Vinegar dressing

2 Levorex + 1 serving Liquid Gluc/Chon/MSM blend

**Water Tally: 5 (16.9 oz) bottles of water

~ 2:30pm
Wrap: 1 TJs LC WW tortilla + 1 tblsp. FF mayo + 1/2 oz. bell pepper + 1 oz. tomato + 2.25 oz. chicken

1 (15 cal) SF cherry popsicle

4:40pm
1 Glucorell

5:05pm
7 coconut shrimp + mango sauce
Small salad: lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, 1 tblsp. Lite Balsamic Viniagrette

2 Levorex + 1 Sesamax

6:35pm
Snack: 4 Roasted Garlic Triscuits + 1 slice FF cheese + 1 slice Prosciutto

1 Sesamax + Multi

**Water Tally: 7 (16.9 oz) bottles of water + 1 (16.9 oz) bottle 4C Cranberry/Pomegranite
(Hell, I lost track)

7:40pm
1 15-minute episode of Pilates on VOD + 1 episode of Yummy Yoga
(this was very relaxing and I feel so loose!)

8:30pm
4 oz. chicken + 2 tblsp. Heinz 57 sauce
5 oz. zucchini
1/2 of a CocoaVia bar

1 Sesamax

10:00pm
1 Fresca Original Citrus soda

10:45pm
2 tblsp. ANPB

Soreness in my back is finally kicking in from lifting yesterday....feels sorta good!

Totals: 1781 cals, Fat: 57g/30%, Carbs: 164g/33%, Fiber: 26g, Protein: 155g/37%

 

[que_66]

Yeah, I know....and I do have new shoes....but I just don't *like* running and it's sooooooooooooooooooooooo HOT outside......plus I have to pay to park @ my gym in addition to the gym fee, so I don't want to have to go to the gym twice in 1 day for that reason......

Is the gym close enough to run to and from?

I hate to run. Makes my boobs hurt even with the right bra.





( @ forced and protested cardio)

 

[jenscats5]

Is the gym close enough to run to and from?

I hate to run. Makes my boobs hurt even with the right bra.


( @ forced and protested cardio)

The gym is a 30 minute, uphill walk to get there......and I have to run on flat surface, preferably a track - but the Riverfront Boardwalk area will be allowed....

I'm going to start picketing!!

 

[que_66]

The gym is a 30 minute, uphill walk to get there......and I have to run on flat surface, preferably a track - but the Riverfront Boardwalk area will be allowed....

I'm going to start picketing!!

Can you lunge while you picket?