This is so very frustrating. I was just getting back into the rhythm of walking/running, and even enjoying the challenge, when I broke my ankle. And I didn’t just break it, I destroyed the ankle with 3 individual breaks and major issues with the tendons and ligaments. Not sure where I’ll end up after my physical therapy.
My guardian angel puppy watching over my injured foot.
After a pity party that lasted for about a week I have decided to flip through my many assorted exercising books and magazines to create an upper body plan that will at least keep me engaged in some form of exercise. I need to stay off the foot for up to 12 weeks but in that time I believe I can resculpt some killer arms and work on my back, shoulders and chest. Can possibly get some ab exercises in there too.
Workout Magazine and Stretchy Exercise Cords
A choice of light dumbbells, an exercise ball and some stretchy cords will all come into play to keep the exercises varied. I started putting my plan together tonight and will fine tune it tomorrow and will post it here for others to check out.
Not being able to move about freely is confining to me and I hate to depend on other people just to get something off a shelf or make me a cup of coffee. I have a walker right now to help move to the bathroom or the couch, but will be looking for a small wheelchair so I can get into the kitchen to maybe cook and perhaps get a wee bit of cleaning done. As long as my leg is elevated and stationary, then the rest of me will get to work.
My daily prescriptions.
So off to bed now since my assortment of prescriptions are kicking in and kicking my butt. I went from a person taking absolutely no prescription medications to one relying on 5 different meds, plus OTC Motrin, to make it through the day and night. Hope I sleep better tonight because when I’m soundly asleep I can forget about the throbbing pain of my right foot for a little while.
shedding in ri 