Im almost in Tears! Just had to walk out of my gym class! - Foot Problems Message Board

itsanewme · 07-24-2008, 03:32 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!

more · 07-24-2008, 04:08 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.

dncergrl53 · 07-24-2008, 04:12 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, 05:38 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.

itsanewme · 07-24-2008, 05:48 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?