Runner girl is back.........................................

Had my two week check with the surgeon this afternoon and the news is wonderful. Details...

First the nice young nurse(?) took off the splint. I was so busy pretending it was the first time I had it off that I forgot to rescue the dirty ace wrap that the family had put their signature drawings on. But she was none the wiser that the splint had been off so my model patient status remained intact.

Next came X-rays...the wrist was a lot straighter today than the last time it was X-rayed (before surgery).

So, the doc comes in and asks how I was doing so I turned it back on him and ask him to tell me since he was the one with the X-rays in his hands. He said I was doing well, and healing great. Then he came over and ask me to squeeze my hand shut. When I did it with ease (I have a little decreased range, but not much) he was REALLY impressed. Then he says, "I should take you next door and show you the lady in there. I did her the same day as you." I replied, "Only if I am doing better." He says, "Oh ya! W-A-Y better."

I had met this woman on my first visit to his office. Her name is also Patricia, and she is two years younger than me (48 to my 50). I fractured my left wrist and am right hand dominate. She fractured her right wrist and is left hand dominate. Yes I'm bragging, but apparently I kicked her ass when it comes to bouncing back/recovery! Woo! Hoo!

Back to my story... As the surgeon is telling me he wants me to start ranging the wrist and using the hand more, he stands and is heading to the door. I am patient, not saying anything. Then he turns around, looks at me with this little smile, and says, "Yes. You can run, but wear the splint for two more weeks." Containing myself I ask about transferring my resident, and proceeded to show him how I had been doing it (he ask if we were going to dance), and then ask if I could use Theraband to strengthen my elbow and shoulder (he said that would be fine). Then I ask if I had any restrictions. He said, 'NO PUSH UPS!" I could contain myself no more and started to laugh with glee as I crossed my heart and promised no push ups OR downward dogs.

When the assistant came in my wrist brace he told me no lifting anything heavier than a coffee cup (and having heard me before added, "and not the big jumbo one either).

So, I wear the brace for an additional two weeks, watch the lifting, exercise and range four or so times a day without the splint on, and go back in a month. I even get to start showering my arm tomorrow. How great is that?

I came home and went out for a nice relaxing five mile run (57 minutes) and I can't tell you how wonderful it felt to be out of breath and sweaty. We will see how I feel tomorrow, but today it feels like I didn't lose too much during the time off. My quads felt a little tired by the end, but that could be from the stupid bike riding. I figure I can make up a bit of training this week and then turn the focus to my taper so I am well rested and ready to run nineteen days from now.

Thank you for all of the prayers and good wishes. As I told everyone in the surgeon's office I am doing as well as I am due to the power of prayer and positive thoughts. I could not have done this without all of you. May you be blessed beyond measure for your goodness!