Oh my gosh, I can’t believe it’s been a week already since I’ve had my arthroscopic surgery. Finally…let me repeat that…FINALLY I see light at the end of the tunnel. I’m looking forward to getting back to doing what I enjoy most…walking and Zumba! Oh yeah!!
This was my first time having any type of surgical procedure. For me, the anxiety of not knowing what to expect was more overwhelming than the procedure itself. But thanks to my sister and pastor, who both had the same surgery and shared with me their experience, and to my sweetie who encouraged me to watch a video on YouTube of the procedure, I was well prepared and felt well informed going in. Not only that but I KNOW I was covered in prayer by my family and friends and for that I am eternally grateful. Here is a picture of me before surgery:
Cute huh? Now here is a picture of me after surgery:
Even cuter, right!? Well you know, what can I say?
The good news is that the pain is manageable, thank God. All I have to say is praise the Lord for those meds :-). Honestly, the most challenging thing for me right now is getting around on these crutches. I’m telling you my armpits hurt more than my knee at this point. I’ve been following the doctors order by keeping my leg elevated and iced. I’ve been doing my exercises, which I was surprised they wanted me to start doing the day of my surgery…OUCH! My recovery time is slated for three weeks, but I’m thinking I’ll be ready to do a little jig next week. Oh yeah!
After the surgery the doctor told me that my meniscus was really torn up. He said it was torn all the way around. I wanted to say, “well I guess so, since I’ve been bothered with this knee pain for the last nine months”, but I held my tongue
I’ve already had my post surgery check-up. Of course the next course of action is to (all together now)…LOSE SOME WEIGHT! As my doctor keeps reiterating, I have arthritis in this knee (and as quiet as it’s kept…in the other one too). His concern is with the combination of my weight and my age, that if I don’t get a jump on things now, that I will really be limited in movement in a few years…and a sistah ain’t havin’ that!
Heaven knows I can relate to that quote! As I shared in my last post, I have definitely received my wake up call. Honestly, the doctor does not need to tell me twice. I’m not trying to be wheelchair bond or paralyzed in my body because I couldn’t eat right or move my body on a regular and consistent basis.
I’ve lost a significant amount of weight in the past and I KNOW I can do it again. The good news now is that prayerfully I won’t have the distraction of pain in my knee to slow me down. I already know what type of workout regimen I will commit to. As much as I would like to run, running is out for me (at least for now). I’ve decided to stick with good old walking, of course my Zumba, yoga and swimming. I don’t know how to swim, but learning how is on my short list of things to do before the year is out!
I’m excited! I’m ready! And I can’t wait to share my progress and hear about yours as well.
Your Turn To Share
So, I have one question for you, whose with me and how do you plan to reach your goals?