Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon #3 - PR - Salt Lake Marathon 2011- BMQ 3:41:03

PR - Bryce Canyon Half - July 2011 1:38:29

BOSTON

 

At the finish

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Recovering from micro-fracture surgery on my right knee.  I tore the cartilage off of my knee while doing a speed-training run one month before Boston.  Doc gave me a cortisone shot so that I was able to finish Boston.  After the surgery, I was told to never run again. :(

Long-Term Running Goals:

QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON! April 16, 2011 

Ran Boston on April 14, 2012! 

Personal:

 

Married, 40 year old, mother of four. 

 

"In truth, runners don't race other runners.  They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares.  And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better." Running for His Life by Michael Hall

 

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Sat, Jan 05, 2013
Total Distance
8.00

8 miles on the elliptical :(

 I am going in for an MRI on my knee on Monday.  I ended up seeing my orthopedic doc this week because my sister fell trail running and has to have knee surgery.  As soon as the doc saw me in his office he started laughing and asked how many miles I was running even though I am not suppose to be running.  I said....NONE!   If I run, I am in pretty bad pain and can't do much for a week or so later, even turning over in bed hurts my knee.  He looked concerned, so I asked if that was not normal for 8 months after microfracture.  He said that after 6 months, I should be able to run without pain although he wouldn't recommend it.  He said that we need an MRI and depending on what it showed he will probably have to go back in and take a look.  I got home and called my hub and started to cry.  I really don't want to go through this again!!!  Even the elliptical and bike hurt my knee.  I will probably be in pain for the next couple of days from doing 8 on the elliptical.  I did 13.1 on New Years and have been paying for it all week.  I just can't stand to see everyone running half marathons on FB and not be able to join in on the fun. :(  

I have been doing so many projects on my house and have turned into a clean freak.  I have to have some outlet and nothing makes me feel good like running.  I am getting ready to paint my laundry room today, then I am taking my two girls to the Justin Bieber concert tonight.  It should be a fun girls night out with my two cuties! 

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Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 12:47:10 from 69.131.141.92

Ugh, hope he does not have to "take a look" again. Sorry to hear that.

Justin Bieber, ooooh! He is so dreamy!

From Burt on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 12:51:13 from 72.223.80.89

Um, Joe. You might want not want to say that out loud in OK.

From Burt on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 12:51:37 from 72.223.80.89

Get better Steamer!

From Lily on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 13:13:19 from 67.199.178.95

You have been through a lot with your knee this year. Let me know what they find out. Really sad that you see what everyone is doing on fb and you aren't able to do it right now. I know how that feels to a certain point. It's not fun.

I'm a clean freak too. Always have been :)

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 13:28:47 from 71.35.231.124

Oh Amy cute girl! I am SO SORRY to hear that you are still having pain with your knee. I hope the MRI has good result and you don't have to go thru all that you went thru last year again! I will keep my fingers and toes cross for you that the ortho dr. don't need to do anything invasive!

When I had my stress fracture, I turned into a clean freak too. My husband LOVED it! :)

ALL girls have Bieber fever!!! Have fun with your sweet girls. You're an awesome mom!!! :)

From Rye on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 14:51:34 from 65.129.74.135

Dang! Keep us posted on your knee. Enjoy the concert too.

From gdoc on Sat, Jan 05, 2013 at 21:14:03 from 98.202.193.212

Bieber may just be the trick. Seriously though, i hope this new year brings glad tidings to you and your knee. Happy New Year.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 06, 2013 at 14:28:08 from 65.130.7.241

Please let us know what the MRI says. Thinking about you!!!

From RAD on Sun, Jan 06, 2013 at 16:12:31 from 67.171.119.50

Oh stink, stink, stinky poo. I really, really, really wish that dumb knee would just start to behave - one way or another. On another note, if you're house is all decorated and cleaned up, I'd be happy to have you over here and chat at you while you get your energies out! I certainly need some decorating and cleaning done here :)

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