Ok.. update.. I notice my standing strength is stronger, i can stand quite a while.
Working on gait (same update as last few posts).
So strength hopefully on right track.
Feeling achy tonight, can walk around, but feeling wirey and achie in the knees.
Quote from: BoneStretching on December 11, 2019, 08:08:40 AMFeeling achy tonight, can walk around, but feeling wirey and achie in the knees.
All very normal. You're doing just fine. Keep.Going.Strong.
Me too bro on the knees, but it's because it's cold AF in LA lately lol
.. warm shower does the trick for the knees for atleast an hour.
Today I officially 1 day past 4 months. Starting slowly to get back into the gym. Not picking up any weights, just using machines, as I want the doc to clear me for that first.
Here is what i notice at this stage:
1. Legs wiry, and sore around the knees. Random 1 - 2 pains when moving around. Just what you would feel if you were "achie".
2. Flexibility is improving. Biggest issue with my gait right now is extending my legs a normal distance in front of me (steps are choppy), and using my hips too much when walking. Per @movie, this appears to be related to strength. I am compensating for weakness in the legs and hips, my swinging my legs and hips side to side. Makes sense based on what i am feeling. I am practicing my walk daily, and stretching to try to fix this.
3. APT (pelvic tilt), appears to be about 75 % resolved, however any pelvic tilt is a pain in the A** and back literally, so still working on that.
At this stage, i should be able to get back out and do everything i need to do, gym, office, jakuzzi, cook, small walks, dining etc.
In public i will opt to have a cane to straighten out my gait, and curve the fatigue.
All i got going for now team.
You’re past the toughest stage at least, take it one day at a time and you’ll be running and jumping very soon!!
You got this bro
Quote from: BoneStretching on December 17, 2019, 06:01:21 AMToday I officially 1 day past 4 months. Starting slowly to get back into the gym. Not picking up any weights, just using machines, as I want the doc to clear me for that first.
Here is what i notice at this stage:
1. Legs wiry, and sore around the knees. Random 1 - 2 pains when moving around. Just what you would feel if you were "achie".
2. Flexibility is improving. Biggest issue with my gait right now is extending my legs a normal distance in front of me (steps are choppy), and using my hips too much when walking. Per @movie, this appears to be related to strength. I am compensating for weakness in the legs and hips, my swinging my legs and hips side to side. Makes sense based on what i am feeling. I am practicing my walk daily, and stretching to try to fix this.
3. APT (pelvic tilt), appears to be about 75 % resolved, however any pelvic tilt is a pain in the A** and back literally, so still working on that.
At this stage, i should be able to get back out and do everything i need to do, gym, office, jakuzzi, cook, small walks, dining etc.
In public i will opt to have a cane to straighten out my gait, and curve the fatigue.
All i got going for now team.
Hey Bone!
You're on track with where I was at. Being that you and I are almost identical in our age, starting stature, etc... It's no surprise that our progress throughout this procedure was in-step with the other. This month will be one to remember for you. "The Return" is now imminent.
Talk soon
Thanks for keeping a detailed diary through consolidation. Progress looks great! I'll follow in your footsteps with the ongoing PT.
Thanks Alchemist,
I can not emphasize this more, stretch hard, and strengthening your legs throughout this process (walk best you can, as much as you can - it will improve incrementally), and let PT know, strength is also very important to you. Exception: If you are in immense pain, that means rest. Common sense right?
I hope my advice helps others come out of the "distraction" with strong legs, so their healing can be months ahead of time.
Aside from Movie's youth, what I really credit him for is he was walking all over the place, climbing stairs when he could, and on a "self strengthening" agenda from day 1. Props @ Movie.
We all need to learn from each other here. I did OK, but could have done better on the strengthening side, so i pay the knowledge forward.
God speed my friend.
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