Doug
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We have all shared the trials of our rehab efforts, ROM, etc.
I'm starting to think that we keep stressing ourselves out too much with our efforts.
This morning, I decided to change things just a little. I went to one of our malls and just walked. Took a cane for just a little assistance but I relaxed my body, practiced not limping, and really enjoyed myself.
The mall allows folks to use it as an indoor walking track before it opens. It is 1.1 miles around the circuit. I was able to do it twice. Now don't even think it was close to a speed walk. But I made it. I was limping towards the end and questioning my sanity.
I'm home with lots of ice, exhausted, on dope, and smiling. But I will consider it a successful day anyway.
Give it a try for a change. It made me really realize I made the correct decision in having the TKR.
I'm starting to think that we keep stressing ourselves out too much with our efforts.
This morning, I decided to change things just a little. I went to one of our malls and just walked. Took a cane for just a little assistance but I relaxed my body, practiced not limping, and really enjoyed myself.
The mall allows folks to use it as an indoor walking track before it opens. It is 1.1 miles around the circuit. I was able to do it twice. Now don't even think it was close to a speed walk. But I made it. I was limping towards the end and questioning my sanity.
I'm home with lots of ice, exhausted, on dope, and smiling. But I will consider it a successful day anyway.
Give it a try for a change. It made me really realize I made the correct decision in having the TKR.