Exercise and Fic Update

[amberfocus]

So after the good news on the MRI (I don't need surgery, to those who don't have access to my locked posts), and the draining of fluid from my knee and getting a cortizone shot yesterday, I was able to get back into the pool today.  Mom watched the kids (who are still sick with the yuck, but are at least on zithromax now) and I went over to the club at 1:37, which appears to be the perfect time to go on a Thursday.  Was in the water by 1:45 and there was only one other person in the pool when I got there so I got the second best lane (the best one is usually reserved and is the only one roped off) which is next to the rope so I can see it out of my peripheral vision when I do back stroke and not go so crooked.  I swam 44 laps (39 is 3/4 of a mile) in 70 minutes.  I swam with my knee brace on and it seemed to make a big difference.  I kicked only with my right leg.  The brace really made me more aware of my knee in the water so I wasn't accidentally kicking with the left very much.  I did it a couple times on accident, but it reminded me darn quickly that that was a no no.

My time has slowed down.  I have to be more careful, but that is okay.  39 of my laps were crawl stroke, 2 were side stroke and 4 were back stroke.  One hour of crawl stroke burns 1,293 calories.  I looked it up last night.  That is like...just wow.  Treadmill (even if I could do that right now, which I can't) doesn't even touch that for calorie burn.  What I really love about swimming is that it is a combination of resistance and cardio, but it's fun.

I had five minutes in the hot tub which was spent with a jet on my knee and five minutes in the dry sauna trying to bake the rest of this cold out of me.  I woke up feeling quite a bit better from the cold this morning so I hope that continues.  It was weird because I only got five hours of sleep last night, but I guess it was really good sleep.

The best part of my day though was that I wrote fic!  1,347 words on Three Hour Tour, so about half a chapter.  I will work on it more tonight.  I am so glad I have my brain back.  I don't know if it is psychological or what.  No, it's probably just the cortizone working and me not having taken hydrocodone in 36 hours, only ibuprofen.  Whatever it is, it is nice to be able to write.  That and the exercise endorphins just give me a much more positive outlook on everything.  More like my normal self and that is good.

Again, thanks to everyone who has responded to my rather desperate last two locked posts.  Your support has been incredible and I'm not sure I would have made it through this week emotionally well without you guys.  Your prayers and thoughts and good vibes are much appreciated, and please do continue them.  I'm not healed yet and would very much like to continue to improve.  And also on the other thing, as well.  It's going to be a long ten days.

Comments

[kilodalton]

Glad you are on the mend! =)

[mkejenkins.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful sweetie! :D I'm so glad you're beginning to feel better. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers and my fingers and toes crossed on the other thing for you.

*HUGS*

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Welcome back hon. Glad to hear there is more improvement and that your writers block is over. Hope things continue to improve.

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

I did something to my shoulder so while I was at the chiro this afternoon I was praying for you. Welcome back!

[psyfi-geekgirl.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're feeling better and that your "brain is back!" I bet now that the worry that you might need surgery is cleared from your mind you will probably find that your brain is functioning much better. Also it helps to not be in pain. Sending you "mending" vibes...

[juliet316]

Exercise can do wonders both physically and mentally. Glad that the muses seem to be starting to come back. As I said in the earlier post, I hope things continue to improve for you. *hugs*

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

http://community.livejournal.com/fringefiction/

Didn't know if you knew about this? It's probably old news but if not. Maybe something to help you through this?

[jellybean728.livejournal.com]

Yay!!!

so glad you were able to get back in the pool to swim. And that your head is clear enough to write. (And not only for the selfish reason that it means there will be more of your fic to read!)

Knee update

[graphnic.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy to see this update - I was about to send you a note to see how you were doing. Keep up the good work in the pool. Speed doesn't matter, but the muscle you're building combined with the weight you're losing will help your knee a great deal in the long run. Great job!

[valiant-queene.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful that you are feeling better! Here's to hoping that everything continues to improve for you! *hugs*

[got_swagger]

I'm glad you're feeling better and on the mend!

Swimming is great physical therapy and very relaxing. I swam for three years on my high school's team, but I loved our free days where we just swam for ourselves and not against a clock. I think we had the least number of injuries of any of my high school's teams.

[shadowed-gold.livejournal.com]

So glad you're feeling better! ::sends happy thoughts for continued healing::

[graceofgod10.livejournal.com]

I'll add my 2c woth and send you some 'healing' vibes! It really sucks to be injured and not be able to do much, but just remember, it won't be forever. Hang in there sweetie, you'll be back to your old self sooner or later - let's hope it sooner!

So happy for you that your brain is back and on-line. Pain meds are good for the pain (sometimes), but wreak havoc with the brain function. Very much looking forward to reading more of your wonderful fics.

GoG :)

[housemaid79.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am SO glad to hear you are feeling better! I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers - especially on the other thing. *hugs*

[develish1]

trying to catch up after taking a couple of days off so only just read this. great news though, sounds like things are finally looking up :)

[londoca.livejournal.com]

Glad you are feeling better. Keep wear the knee brace. And get better soon

[maniacalshen.livejournal.com]

Heh, you're making me wish Planet Fitness had a pool. But then it wouldn't be just $10 a month, huh? XD

I'm glad your leg isn't as bad as it could be, though of course it still sucks to be having problems. Good luck to your husband, with his work!