Today I returned to see the hand surgeon, it has been nearly 11 weeks since my operation. He was happy with how things were healing and thought I had good stability in my wrist, but now needed to work on building up the muscles and their association in my brain so that I get the full benefit. On the unfortunate side, one of my fears was realised and I have to keep my splint on. For another 7 weeks! I suppose it could be worse, but it's frustrating - it will mean I'll have had a cast or splint on for over 4 months.
I also realise that since talking about running and fitness at the start of the year I haven't returned to the subject. I've actually done reasonably well, despite a slight dip during my operation. I've recently achieved my goal of running 10k non stop, and despite being embarrassingly slow I'm proud of myself. I'm now in a bit of a holding pattern - I want to increase my distance, but haven't found/devised a program to keep building. In addition to that, I've just been to see a physiotherapist specialising in musculo-skeletal issues, who is trying to help me with my right leg, which drags a bit. Apparently both my hips are quite week, the right one more so, and this is causing my issues. I've started some exercises to try and increase my hip strength and hopefully help my leg, and therefore my running.
So, overall, quite good news on my health at the moment. My hand is coming along, I'm fit, healthy (I went for a full check up at the GP a few month ago and my results were "boringly OK") and thanks to some focussed effort on watching what I eat am the slimmest I've ever been as an adult. Now to get this splint off...
Tuesday 21 June 2011
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