I'm wondering if it's because although I'm progressing nicely it still feels ages until I'm back doing regular training so didn't feel as if I had anything to comment on?
I was thinking about it on the bus home this evening and decided there was plenty to update you with as to my current and previous months OF&H
I've had x3 hydrotherapy sessions at the pool at the General Hospital
Graham my therapist at my first session 27/10 said I didn't need both sticks anymore
When I got home one crutch is now in my cupboard - it's the one I was using to support my right leg which is actually fine
On my 2nd session 8/11 Graham gave me h/w to go swimming. Which I did 9/11 at Jubilee with Katherine and Pam. Loved it - 30mins of some lengths and some exercises.
3rd session today - Graham signed me off and gave me continuing h/w of 10-12mins walk no stick, rest, repeat as I need to be stickless to start back running.
Solicitor wise - the drivers insurance company has accepted all liability and I'll be getting a rehab package sorted soon
On the stationary bike I'm up to 35mins no resistance. Graham reckons I can do 10mins with resistance level 2 then back to no resistance for 5 mins and repeat a few times
Walking - just need the one stick
My time for a km is now 16-20mins depending on length and how tired I am, which is amazing seeing as it was 25-30mins just a few weeks or so ago.
And work is going well
Phased return
I've done chats and did an hour of phones today
Very tired but utterly delighted to be back
Haven't rejoined tri club swimming yet - Graham doesn't trust me to not get over excited which is very astute of him! So I'll continue to go swimming at Jubilee or the Quays through December and then see how I'm doing. It's the walking poolside and in the changing rooms that makes me nervous - so scared I'm going to slip.
Plus I continue to do my lane based exercises
I'm doing okay
I am up and down mental health wise - I have been very sad
I'm feeling fat - I'm back to 80kg
I'm also feeling slow
Sad-Fat-Slow
That's me!!!
But I'm also feeling optimistic
Excited about my progress
Enjoying work
Enjoying starting to get my life back
#SlowlyCarefullyGently xx
