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Frustrated........

Sunday, November 29, 2009

On Wed of this week, I was doing my normal workout routine on the treadmill. I completed the routine with no problems; however, when I stepped off the treadmill, I twisted my knee. I didn't think it was to bad and went on with my workout. Thursday when I got up.....it was really swollen and really painful. I spent the day icing and resting.......thought that would help. When I got up early to go shopping on Friday morning, my knee was still extremely swollen and hurt even worse. I finally broke down (with some nudging from my husband) and went to the doctor Friday afternoon. She checked it over and decided that it appears I have a small tear in the tendon. She put me in a brace and advised me to take it easy. I have been struggling with my weightloss and fear that if I don't atleast get a walk in every day, I am going to "fall" off the wagon. I haven't listened to the doctor and in fact have been continuing with my mile walk a day (just a little slower though). I feel like I am letting my whole team down and myself if I don't try. I guess I am just so frustrated with myself for getting hurt. It wouldn't be so bad if I had done it while working out.....but while getting off the treadmill......I feel really stupid. I just want to go and scream at the top of my lungs becasue I don't know what to do. Every one tells me to take it easy.....but I am finding that very difficult to do. How can I let my friends and teammates down? How can I let my dogs down? How can I let myself down? UGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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EMSSBEARS 11/29/2009 11:41PM

    You will not be letting anyone down but yourself if you do not take care of that knee. Rest it and let it heal or you will have more problems in the long run. Being wheelchair bound from time to time with MS I know you can get exercise and lose weight doing upper body workouts too without even using the legs or putting any strain on the knee. I even started water aerobics when I could start using my legs again because they put less strain on the legs, that can be a great workout. But again right now the most important thing is not to push it- the only way anyone would be "let down" would be if you hurt yourself more and we felt bad because you thought you needed to prove something to us (we want you to do what is best for you - you can not let us down we are here to support you in your journey)
Beth

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REALLYFATPERSON 11/29/2009 10:40PM

    Don't worry. I understand that you want to get fit. There are things you can do and still rest your knee. Go to the videos and find one you do sitting. Don't get depressed. We all have to remember healing is the most important. If we are injured we will do further damage by not letting it heal properly. Rest your knee til Doc says it's ok. Your team mates will understand.

Comment edited on: 11/29/2009 10:42:23 PM

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LISHILISH 11/29/2009 7:38PM

    Sheryl, you aren't letting anyone down. Just take care of yourself and don't worry about anyone else. Get yourself better, take a little time off from walking to recover properly and don't beat yourself up about it. Decrease your calorie intake a bit if you aren't getting any exercise in. Make it work until you're back on your feet again. But..don't rush it...get better and then get back on track. I know you can do it! You're an inspiration!

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RITAROSE 11/29/2009 8:57AM

  As hard as it is, try to be patient and let you knee heal. Listen to the doctor.
So sorry to hear things are not getting better. emoticon

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NANCYLEE46 11/29/2009 7:38AM

    WHITEBULL - YOU are not letting your team mates down. Please don't let your self down. You are important. Heal that knee and use the time to focus on nutrtion and new exercises that you can do. That treadmill will be waiting. Now you have time to come share with us in the challenge discussion. We will support and help encourage you on!!

Nancylee

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VIOLENTDAYZIE 11/29/2009 1:51AM

    That tendon could end up being hurt a WHOLE lot worse if you don't listen to your doc and take it easy! Try working on your arms and upper body until you get the all clear? At least that will keep you focused on your goals while you're unable to do your walks for a while. Seriously, you getting hurt even worse is going to be much more of a disappointment for you in the long run - don't be so hard on yourself!

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MT-BUFFALO 11/29/2009 1:51AM

    Please don't over do the stress on the knee. You say that you feel really stupid, how will you feel if you damage the knee to the point where you need surgery? There are other ways to exercise. You can lift weights while sitting down. Just grab a couple of full veggie cans or books and do a routine of lifts. Do some twisting at the waist. You are not letting anyone down by taking care of yourself. Remember we all love you.

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JJGILBERT71 11/29/2009 1:46AM

  Do Not make things worse for yourself by letting your conscious tear at you about your workout. Your body is letting you know to take it easy. I would suggest doing some light leg extensions before your walks though if you continue. This will pump more blood to your quads which in turn can warm your lower extremities up for a light walk. I have torn both my my ACL and ICL on my right knee, Achiles tendon in left ankle, and a rotator cuff in my right shoulder. I pushed myself into thinking I could play injured and wound up being injured longer. Now at the ripe old age od 38 I take a lot longer on warm ups and cooling down to prevent injury. Rest yourself!! Can you do the Eliptical or stationary bike for a while?

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