Good news/not so good news

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Good news/not so good news
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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 3:33pm

Hi, all....well...the good news...bone is healing and I don't have to have a bone stimulator. The line in the bone is not as noticeable on the x-ray. Not so good news...I am in a cast again for another 2 weeks and I have to keep using the crutches. I go back to the doc March 3rd. Again I am disappointed but it is encouraging that it is fusing.


This really puts a cramp in my style. I am stuck in again since I can't drive. I am supposed to take it easy and not exercise again. Since I did do some floor work and weights the past two weeks and things are ok, I am going to continue doing it.


We have tickets to see The Producers on Broadway March 6th. (I am very excited about that!) If foot looks ok, I will get a soft cast. If foot doesn't look completely healed, then a hard cast again. I am really hoping that isn't the case. It will be so hard to ride the LIRR, get through Penn Station and maneuver around NYC. I never noticed if there were elevators in Penn Startion. Time to check it out!


I am also supposed to go to FL to visit my sis March 10 - 17. I may have to cancel that since I am traveling alone.


Oh, my, so much to think about. So far so good with DS...we have about 7 more days to wait for the all clear.


There is my update. Can someone also tell me why I am torturing myself by watching FITtv everyday?


Hugs


Grace

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 3:44pm
I don't know why you're torturing youself watching FitTV every day, except that it's probably much more interesting than anything else that's on.

I like the good part of your news - at least the bone is fusing and you're on your way to healing. Even the bad part has a silver lining - you're maneuvering on crutches like a pro by now. I'm sorry your trip is in jeopardy, though; I'm sure after all this sitting around you were looking forward to a change in scenery. And your son is still symptom-free. The best news of all.

Here's a link to LIRR/Penn Station details if you're interested....

http://lirr42.mta.info/stationinfo.asp?station=008

Take care, Grace! Patience.....

Donna

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 4:58pm
I'm so glad you're healing. Please be gentle with yourself. I know it can be really frustrating when you can't do the things you want to do or feel you "should" be doing... Just give it time to heal so that you won't be in this long-term...

Anna

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 5:31pm
Glad you're healing! Will keep you and your ds in my thoughts and prayers, Grace. I guess these things take time & I never realized how fragile bones are until my ds had a stress fracture. His has never healed - he had to use his arm in P.E. and baseball before it healed & of course, he didn't have the right physical therapy - the OS gave him a printout of what the baseball major leaguers do to get back to pitching strength. I wonder if he had worn a cast and not used it for a period of time, if it would have healed. Kids are harder to hold down from activities, but as I can read from your posts, it is SO, SO frustrating for you, too, to not be able to function as you like. I'm sorry you are going through this, Grace. DO be sure and do what the dr. says . . .
Katherine (Kat)
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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 5:52pm
Glad to hear it's healing but sorry about the other news.You're watching FITtv because you know before long you'll be back at it.Not as soon as you had hoped but it will happen.Thinking of you.

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 5:57pm

Hey, there-Grace,


Yes very good news about the foot healing!

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:27pm

Thanks for the link for Penn Station, Donna. I put it in my favorites...glad to see there is an elevator.


I guess I watch FitTV for ideas for when I get back to teaching classes. I have gotten some good ones already and have taped some of the Cathe Fredrich shows. I can't wait to do some of those.


Thanks for you post!


Grace

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:29pm

I just have to get this all healed up so I can keep up with everyone in Oct...don't want hurting tootsies then.


Take care


Grace

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:33pm

Stress fractures are sometimes harder to heal from then a break. Usually, people are casted when they have them. That is really too bad that you DS has not healed from his. Maybe he should take 6 weeks out to heal it up and then be ready to play sports back to full ability. Good luck to him


It is frustrating, especially with being an aerobic instructor, but I do see light at the end of the tunnel now that the healing has begun again.


Thanks


Grace


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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:35pm

I do find watching FitTV gives me hope to be able to do things again. I also get more ideas for floor work that I can do now.


Gotta believe that

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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 7:38pm

You are right Michele...I do feel better after I do some sort of exercise. It isn't what I really want to be doing, but it is something.


FitTV does keep me motivated and something to look forward to. I imagine I am the instructor in the exercise shows.


Thanks for the encouragement.


Grace

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