I sadly watch the runners and riders outside my living room front window every day. I want to be out there with them. It brings me to this conclusion: I am now addicted to exercise. Those who have known me since school days and before...this statement will come as a serious surprise ;)
The final diagnosis for my knee is a torn meniscus in my left knee and a ruptured baker's cyst in my left knee cap. Right now I am going through physical therapy. The PT guy gave me the go ahead to ride the stationary bike at the YMCA so it has been nice just to move my body again.
I meet with my surgeon tomorrow to talk about options. But from what I have gathered so far, even with surgery, my knee will never be 100% like before and the baker's cyst is a marker for arthritis. So later on in life I have a pretty darn good chance of having arthritis, especially in my left knee. thumbs down
I received my finisher's medal from the Chicago Marathon!!! I have to go ahead and admit I teared up...ok, cried heartily, upon reading my inscribed name and finish time on the back side of the medal. It is ridiculous, I know, but it somehow made the accomplishment real to me and I felt proud. I am a dork.
I have been baking a lot of breads (sourdough and pita) and pastries this past month. Since it has been (with the exception of this weekend) much colder and I was not so mobile I caught the baking bug and went with it.
Halloween was celebrated by all. Finn was way more into Halloween and all that went with it this year. We first attended the trick-or-treating down on State Street here in Madison.
We carved some pumpkins.
I have been watching a show called American Horror Story. If you don't watch it, and your tummy can handle the horrific gorriness, you reaaaaally should check it out! Great acting (Jessica Lange, Joseph Fiennes, Franke Potente, Sarah Paulson, Zachery Quinto, Chloe Sevigny, James Cromwell, Clea Duvall...this is just a few) and the writing is incredible! It is tough to wait for a new episode every week. It is not for the faint of heart.
I'm sorry to hear the prognosis on the knee. As a fellow late-bloomer to exercise and lover of all things physically challenging, I can empathize with how difficult the news is. My unsolicited advice (but from experience): take the time you need to recover, follow your PTs advice to the letter and be confident; you WILL get back out there. Thinking of you and a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteArrgh!! When is your surgery going to be, approximately?? I hope you can get it done quick and then work on recovery. Knowing how diligent and patient you have been with reaching your running goals, I know you will be exactly the same with PT and recovery from surgery. Never 100% again says the stats? F the stats!! I know you and I know you will adapt and excel. If you need a cheerleader, you know where to reach me. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting pics of Finnman too! He is getting so damned big. Love the choice of halloween costumes.. number 52 ! :D Also known as "Lindsey's Boyfriend". Tee hee.
Love and miss you! We will be home the week leading up to xmas! Hope I will be able to get in some AngieTime Maximication! XOXOXO!
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Sorry about the knees, but I'm so proud of your accomplishment! My coworker had surgery for a torn meniscus a couple of months ago & is currently training for Goofy in January, so I hope you'll be able to get back into it just as quickly! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWe should definitely get together again - maybe after the holidays!