The Long Journey To A First Step
So I had a big moment this week in my recovery - my specialist has advised me that it is time to start weight bearing again.
This is a huge step in my recovery. After having 6 weeks on crutches and being unable to do so much of what most people take for granted, it was a glorious sound hearing those words from the doctor.
But it was a difficult process getting to this first step. There was obviously the initial pain of the injury and getting over this, which took a combination of rest, medication, rest, putting up with a cast, and some more rest. This was both fatiguing and frustrating as I wasn't able to train my clients, or myself a whole lot either.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank three groups of people. Firstly, thanks to the group of people who have gone out of their way to look after my family and I. Thanks to all of those who cooked meals, brought round groceries, dropped in to say hi and keep my spirits up, it has meant the world to me and to my family. Also, a big thanks to my clients for understanding my position and encouraging me to rest and recover. It has helped me feel less guilty about still not being able to train you all. Last and certainly not least, a massive thanks to my wife and son for putting up with my inability to do a whole lot, my occasional grumpiness and my near constant fatigue over the last 6 weeks. You mean the world to me and I couldn't have gotten to this point without you.
While I have kept my chin up for most of these first 6 weeks there have been times where I have been depressed, angry, frustrated, sometimes even furious at myself for being in this position. But the important thing is that I have managed to avoid dwelling on it too much. The only thing I really can do about being injured is to work the plan and trust in the recovery/rehab process that my doctor has put together for me.
But overall I am happy with the progress, albeit slow, and look forward to going from strength to strength, and hopefully one day having a calf that is at least close in size to my uninjured one!
A parting note to anyone else who is rehabbing an injury at the moment, keep your chin up, stay positive and work the process.
If you have any thoughts or would like to chat about injuries I would love to hear from you, you can get in touch with me through my website.
This is a huge step in my recovery. After having 6 weeks on crutches and being unable to do so much of what most people take for granted, it was a glorious sound hearing those words from the doctor.
But it was a difficult process getting to this first step. There was obviously the initial pain of the injury and getting over this, which took a combination of rest, medication, rest, putting up with a cast, and some more rest. This was both fatiguing and frustrating as I wasn't able to train my clients, or myself a whole lot either.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank three groups of people. Firstly, thanks to the group of people who have gone out of their way to look after my family and I. Thanks to all of those who cooked meals, brought round groceries, dropped in to say hi and keep my spirits up, it has meant the world to me and to my family. Also, a big thanks to my clients for understanding my position and encouraging me to rest and recover. It has helped me feel less guilty about still not being able to train you all. Last and certainly not least, a massive thanks to my wife and son for putting up with my inability to do a whole lot, my occasional grumpiness and my near constant fatigue over the last 6 weeks. You mean the world to me and I couldn't have gotten to this point without you.
While I have kept my chin up for most of these first 6 weeks there have been times where I have been depressed, angry, frustrated, sometimes even furious at myself for being in this position. But the important thing is that I have managed to avoid dwelling on it too much. The only thing I really can do about being injured is to work the plan and trust in the recovery/rehab process that my doctor has put together for me.
But overall I am happy with the progress, albeit slow, and look forward to going from strength to strength, and hopefully one day having a calf that is at least close in size to my uninjured one!
A parting note to anyone else who is rehabbing an injury at the moment, keep your chin up, stay positive and work the process.
If you have any thoughts or would like to chat about injuries I would love to hear from you, you can get in touch with me through my website.
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