itsanewme
07-24-2008, 06:32 PM
Did the class last week and it was okay. Its Cardio Tone. Tonight was alot more of high impact. Im afraid to jump and afraid to bend my toe even though Im 9 wks postop. Sure they showed alternatives. But I was that person jumping, doing all the steps, etc! I want to be that person! not an invalid
So should I go back for the Group Power class? or call it a day?
I know I could have gone onto the treadmill and waited at the gym but I was/am in a bad mood!
So should I go back for the Group Power class? or call it a day?
I know I could have gone onto the treadmill and waited at the gym but I was/am in a bad mood!
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07-24-2008, 07:08 PM
It is so hard having to recuperate from an injury/surgery and not be able to do what you used to do. Don't hold your frustration in - I know that is what I am doing, I have skipped water aerobics 4 times this week because I can not do what I used to do. I have told myself the instructor is too hard and I know I can't do it, rather than trying I have not gone and as soon as the time passed I have been mad at myself for not going.
An injury only takes a moment, while recovery seems to take a lifetime. Go back and do the best you can - what you do today may double tomorrow. Recovery takes time.
Good Luck in getting back in there and keep your chin up.
An injury only takes a moment, while recovery seems to take a lifetime. Go back and do the best you can - what you do today may double tomorrow. Recovery takes time.
Good Luck in getting back in there and keep your chin up.
dncergrl53
07-24-2008, 07:12 PM
Weren't you the person who didn't want to follow doctors' orders? Now you are in tears because you can't jump at 9 weeks post op in your gym class? Boo hoo. I know of teenagers with spinal cord injuries who can't move from the neck down who wish they had your problems. Sorry, but I know some of those teenagers and you put me in a bad mood.
itsanewme
07-24-2008, 08:38 PM
wow!
yes i was the one who wanted to push myself (but didnt). Havent you ever felt like pushing yourself and doing more than youre capable?
I was able to do step aerobics before the surgery but cant now.
What can you no longer do since your surgery?
I feel bad for those kids but dont take out your bad mood on me - I didnt do anything to deserve it.
yes i was the one who wanted to push myself (but didnt). Havent you ever felt like pushing yourself and doing more than youre capable?
I was able to do step aerobics before the surgery but cant now.
What can you no longer do since your surgery?
I feel bad for those kids but dont take out your bad mood on me - I didnt do anything to deserve it.
itsanewme
07-24-2008, 08:48 PM
and yes I did go back and do the 2nd class - Group Power (weight lifting). Figure I may as well do what I can. I just need to increase my cardio somehow - any suggestions anyone?
dncergrl53
07-24-2008, 10:04 PM
I was trying to encourage you to put your "disability" into perspective and to perhaps engender some empathy (not pity) for people with disabilities. You are no less of a person because you can't jump. You wrote that you felt like an "invalid". There is a fine line indeed, between whole and not: one car accident, one diving accident, etc. There is no Us and Them.
janewhite1
07-24-2008, 11:31 PM
I know, it's hard not being able to do the things you used to. Lord knows I felt that way for a long time. I was hurt, I was angry.
Every time the bus pulled away before me and my cane could get there. Every time my friends talked about going out dancing or hiking or skating or even swimming and I couldn't. Every time I found myself stranded in the middle of a sidewalk because I'd overestimated what I could do (yes, I'm stupid enough that that happened to me more than once).
Just hang on. Remember that you still have value as a person. Focus on the positives, on the progress you've made in your recovery already.
Every time the bus pulled away before me and my cane could get there. Every time my friends talked about going out dancing or hiking or skating or even swimming and I couldn't. Every time I found myself stranded in the middle of a sidewalk because I'd overestimated what I could do (yes, I'm stupid enough that that happened to me more than once).
Just hang on. Remember that you still have value as a person. Focus on the positives, on the progress you've made in your recovery already.
Gnocchi
07-25-2008, 02:44 PM
If you're looking for more cardio, swimming or cycling should be relatively safe, as long as your doc says okay (and if s/he approved step class, I'll bet those two will get the thumbsup.)
SCYogini
07-25-2008, 04:00 PM
I think you may have pushed too hard and have unrealistic expectations as to how quickly one can recover from surgery. Of course you can't do things 9 weeks post-op that you did before. The foot needs to have time to heal. I has surgery in November, and even now my I have trouble going up on my toes for some yoga poses. And I did them before my surgery but I know it takes time to regain range of motion. I am still finding that each week my foot continues to improve. From what I've read, most people say it takes about a full year to feel fully normal. And no matter how hard you push, you cant heal the bone or increase the mobility. Both are gradual processes. Just because you can't do what you did pre-op doesn't make you an invalid. So go to the gym, do what you can, modify if need be, and sit out when it hurts.
e265rho
07-26-2008, 11:49 AM
I am also an aerobic junkie; but you have to take it slow. At nine wks post op I did my first spinning class totally sitting the entire class with minimal strenght during hill rides. A step class? My understanding is full impact is not recommended until almost 12 wks. post op. I have only been sitting on the recumbent bike and just starting to stand to do weights.
SLOWLY build up. Although it is hard looking at my UNTONED BOD; I tell myself it is a temporary condition. Healing time is critical. Be safe and smart.
Ronnie
SLOWLY build up. Although it is hard looking at my UNTONED BOD; I tell myself it is a temporary condition. Healing time is critical. Be safe and smart.
Ronnie