I know I sound like a broken record, but I cant believe Ive made it to the 5 month mark! It just seems incredible. On the one hand it seems so long, on the other I cant believe its only been 5 months! lol!
So, Ive been feeling like I really turned a corner a few weeks ago and it is showing. I am able to walk at 2.2 for 10 minutes. Although, I am still holding on for dear life...lol! If I only hold on with 1 hand I can walk at 2.0. Funny, walking on the treadmill is by all accounts the hardest exercise I perform.....it is very stressful! I am able to do 5 wall sits for 2 minutes, 5 single leg stances for 1 minute, bike for 10 minutes on level 3, 4 sets of 10 step ups on a 4 inch step, 4 sets of 10 calf raises on a 4 inch step, 4 sets of 10 squats on the total gym, 4 sets of 10 straight leg raises with a 1 pound weight, 4 sets of 10 arc raises with a 2 pound weight......therapy is quite a workout!!
The really great news is I took my bike out twice this week and rode outside......boy am I out of shape! However, it was awesome! The first ride was 6 miles, even up one of my challenge hills and the other was a little more than 5 miles with a strong head wind!! It felt really good!!
I am still not quite done with the cane since I have a hard time keeping my leg and hip straight when I walk. Im pretty close though, Im thinking the next couple weeks. I still have a hard time walking when Ive been sitting for any length of time and Im a little concerned about an upcoming trip with a 3 or 4 hour flight. Im going to have to take my cane just in case......but should be able to ditch it pretty soon!
Overall, the therapist is happy with results so far and I feel much, MUCH stronger!!
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