i hit my two years post-op yesterday. no big celebration.
i think the reality is setting in about the prognosis.
my "fibro" symptoms are acting up, and my hips are upset. my limitations are increasing...
meeting with my primary care physician today was a bit of affirmation. it is always a relief when people don't find you crazy, and they actually admire what you have been through. living in these shoes can be lonely and the bits of affirmation make it all so much easier.
next steps...
new ortho (new insurance) appointment this week
hoping to start p.t. in february
continuing to do my morning yoga routine
sit-ups and push-ups 3x a week to preserve and obtain muscle mass
AND knowing that i can get through this
i am hoping all the little bits will help.
i also need to keep the perspective that my success looks different than anyone else's. my success is continuing to do push-ups and sit-up. it doesn't have to look like a marathon, or snowboarding, or hikes every weekend. my success can be going for a walk.
i can be gentle on myself, and keep realistic expectations...i really can. and through it all i can be brave.
