File Under: "Move Along—Nothing to See Here"
I'm tired of the pool.
I'm sick of walking in the soft sand.
I no longer want to deal with pool therapy.
So, today, I strapped on some fins and rode my mat. Just because.
Yes, my ankle hurts now. Scar tissue has a way of temporarily paying you back for making it close up shop.
My surgeon called me today, interestingly enough, a few hours after I'd returned from the beach. He told me to start surfing. I told him the ankle still hurts when I try to pop-up. He would have none of it. He directed me to get back on a board, saying the pop-ups and other things that stress the ankle would help me rid the joint of even more scar tissue.
I guess that means I will probably start surfing again soon.
Even if it hurts.
posted by Surfsister @ 20:48
6 comments
6 Comments:
YES!! or no?? i dunno, i'm confused... but glad you're progressing?? pain is weakness leaving the body! yarrrrr!!! but please take it slow!! moving and grooving definitely gets rid of the scar tissue.
You know I think that is wise advice. I reckon I didn't use my ankle soon enough and a lot of scar tissue formed. It's difficult because the pain stops you wanting to use it for fear of damaging it further. But I think I caused myself more grief by not using it early enough.
KK, this is a definite "YES"!!!! I'm just rather cool about it all. I'm thrilled to be back in the water, but I will be more excited when I can get on a board without being in pain. I've just awoken. I have little pain right now. But if I'm going to get this ankle back to 100%, I'm going to have to keep pushing it and causing myself pain. I will thank myself for that later.
Stoked you got back in the water!
Great news!!!!!You must be stoked to get back in the water!
Glad to hear you are back in the water.. and this is the DR. who is the "surfer" as well??? If it is.. I am sure with that combo Doctor/Surfer, he will not lead you astray!.. WELCOME BACK SS! The ocean missed you I am sure!..But I personally.. still don't want you over doing it.. BECAUSE I plan on some Surf Sessions with you soon.. and SOONER than you think!
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