Yesterday marked 6 weeks post surgery and I celebrated by working. It was my first day back since before surgery and though I was tired by the end of the day, it was great to work! I am filling in on a part time basis right now. It looks like the clinic is fairly busy, so I should be able to work a bunch of hours over the next couple of weeks.
I also began "jogging" over the weekend. I went to the high school track by my house on both Saturday and Monday mornings to do my walks. I walked for 6 laps and I was able to jog for 2 laps (not consecutively). Emotionally, it felt great to be able to jog, but physically it was very tough. My abdominal region didn't bother me, but my hips felt like I had never exercised before and my breathing was a bit heavy. I don't believe that I have ever been this deconditioned in my life. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's ok to take it slow and not to compare the shape I was in last year to the shape I'm in now.
I also wanted to mention that getting my Hickman line out last Thursday was uneventful and it's really great not to have to worry about it anymore.
Take care!
Erica
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)
Omar getting ready to run
Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles
Star and Christian run for the crowd
Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd
Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)
Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!
Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA
Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory
Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory
A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!
March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly
March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica
March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!
With Uncle David
Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill
3 comments:
Yay you're exercising! I feel ya, that is how I feel everytime I attempt to start my phase of "working out". But I'm sure you'll bounce back eventually! Glad the hickman line removal gave you no problems. Congrats on working again! Can't wait to see you next Saturday!!
love ya,
Karen
Erica, you're embarassing the rest of us with your exercising! Seriously, that's fantastic and I'm (jealous) proud of you. Glad you're back at work, too. Keep up the good work -- can't wait to see you next weekend!
Love,
Mary
I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY to hear all of your good news! Definitely a month for celebrating! Looking forward to next weekend :)
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