Back With a Capital Vengence!

My fever finally broke this afternoon after 48 hours of sweaty, achy nonesense so I ventured out of the house (i.e. bed) for the first time in 2 days.  After clearing all the snow off my car with a crutch, I drove straight to my new favorite coffee shop, the Starbucks drive-thru, and then drove to all my favorite BST trailheads (Terrace Hills, Morris Meadow, City Creek, and even Ensign Peak) to look at the purdy snow. I miss running in the snow, it has been THREE YEARS of this winter broken bull crap and the trails looked so lovely. Well it has almost been a month already and my return to running/skiing day of February 6 will be here as soon as you know it! 

AM: Leg circles, leg lifts, 3-way hip, glute squeezes, hip flexor stretch.

PM: Fever's back son of a... Leg circles, leg lifts, 3-way hip, glute squeezes, hip flexor stretch - - Hip flexor feels like it is starting to loosen up a tad. Deja Vu.

"It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse."
~ Ann Trason

Ha! We will see about that. I am whining on this blog because I want a record of my recovery in case there are problems down the road. I almost hope nobody reads this because I am at my most pathetic state. Crutches + FLU + icy/snowy yuck = no bueno.

Anyway... day 5 of the FLU. Went to the doc to get something to help my cough which of course does nothing for my cough and leaves me dry heaving most the night.

My cough is so hard and deep that it is really hurting my groin area, I feel like I really pulled or yanked something bad. Damn I hate how everything is connected. I am really worried I pulled the stitches out of my iliofemoral ligament or something :( I am also worried about all the discomfort I am having in both hips. Haven't been on the bike since Friday. Bahhhhhh.

AM: Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, leg lift w/ band, 3-way hip, glute squeezes

PM: Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, leg lift w/ band, 3-way hip, glute squeezes

AM: Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, leg lift w/ band, 3-way hip, glute squeezes

PM: 10 minutes bike & 10 minutes arm bike. First "workout" in a month! Thank you flu for making level zero the ultimate challenge.

I am not sure if this is a joke or not, but it is awesome! "It's visionary.  It's truly on the edge of what we could call climbing," Arc’Athlete Jesse Huey. I can't get youtube videos to embed anymore so you have to click here: First Light!

I have been so preoccupied with this stupid Flu that I didn't realize my 4 weeks are up! DOWN TO ONE CRUTCH now and I can CARRY things!!! "Walking" feels awkward and weird, but that is normal. Should be walking sans sticks soon.

AM: Weight shifting exercises and scissors and splitty things added to PT routine. 10 minutes bike and walking practice at PT.

PM: Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, scissors, and splits with spider band, 3-way hip, and glute squeezes.

Several hours on my feet today at work so pretty crampy (3-4 range) tonight. Making some progress with the one crutch, but still feels a little too early to be weaning.

AM: Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, scissors, and splits with spider band, 3-way hip, and glute squeezes.

PM: 10 minutes bike, level 1. Hip flexor stretch, hip circles, scissors, and splits with spider band, 3-way hip, and glute squeezes.

Crutch weaning is happening rather slowly, but for good news my hip is moving really well (passively in PT) and I already have greater flexion than I did pre-surgery!

AM: 10 minutes bike and supervised walking at PT. Weight shifty's, scissors, and splits with spider band, 3-way hip, and glute squeezes.

PM: Fell asleep at 7:30 pm. Missed evening PT. I EXHAUSTED from flu @ss kicking!

AM: Morning PT.

PM: Lots of hot spring soaking, BINGO playing, and assorted debauchery in Lava Hot Springs. Skipped evening PT again, I blame full-strength beer and hot water!