Things are going well, I'm feeling strong, noticing subtle changes in the way I look, the way my clothes fit....it's all good except for my stupid knee!
I've been dealing with inflammation and restricted motion for over a month now. I noted earlier that I was diagnosed with a Bakers cyst. But, after several physical therapy sessions we're now rethinking that diagnosis and we've changed it to a possible meniscus tear - not good. I have a very definite limp (and have affectionalty been nicknamed "gimpy" at work.) My leg can't bend past 90 degrees (compared to 135-140 degrees on the my other leg), and the pain and inflammation is pretty intense at night making it hard to sleep. 400mg of ibuprofen 3x a day doesn't seem to help reduce the inflammation either. So, I have an MRI scheduled for next Friday followed up by an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on the 15th.
So, what does this all mean? Well, I'm limping along, successfully, but frustrated that this is hampering my ability to workout like I want to.
What I have I learned from this? That when there's a will there's a way. I'm modifying my workouts and finding things I can do successfully. I'm not letting this slow me down.
Next Tuesday will be the "one month anniversary" of working out with Lori. This means weigh-in time, BMI measurements, etc. I'm actually excited to see how far I've progressed and will be sure to share my news next week. :)
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