It’s the start of week 14 of surgery rehab, after a few setbacks in unlucky 13. I just got back from the chiropractor and have an MRI scheduled for this afternoon. In both cases, they’re looking for reasons why I’m experiencing balance, circulation, and dizziness issues. I had a good afternoon of exercise yesterday in the pool but have some muscle issues in my left leg that makes it painful to walk. Walking is really the only exercise I’m cleared to do, so doing it in the pool allows me to steady myself on the side and move my legs without pain. I’ll do the same thing this afternoon, since trying to walk this morning was once again difficult. 

While we were on the cruise, I had the same leg problems, so getting home and using the pool is a good alternative until the strain goes away. It’s miserable trying to stretch out my muscles while walking, and I need to walk to burn the calories! I’m still restricted from using my arms and lifting. I placed a call to the cardio rehab facility, hoping to reschedule my initial session next week now that I’m feeling better. Last week, I had bouts of nausea and vertigo, not knowing if I had picked up a bug from the trip or perhaps had a more serious disorder. I did manage to pull myself together this past weekend for our anniversary dinner and neighborhood martini party. Maybe I’ll get more answers from the MRI tests?

I was doing well on the walking discipline while we were aboard the ship, but land has not been so friendly. It feels as if there’s a cramp in my calf muscle coupled with a soreness in my thigh. I’m scheduled to go back to the chiropractor in two days, as I resume my weekly visits that kept me healthy while running. I’ve been absent nearly two months between the heart surgery and cruise. Daily running has now become walking. Don’t Run…Walk.