I thought I would give an update. I haven't been to the board in ages. Though I have conversed and met some fantastic people since.
I had my surgery. February 11th. Amazing how things worked out to be honest. I will be physically healed by the end of March, with the go ahead to start physically training again.
It's been a whirlwind.I met the new surgeon on January 29th, the day before my birthday, then by the end of my birthday, the next day, we went from a surgery date of March 4th, to the 29th of February, then February 11th. I had less than a week and a half to get prepared.
I am two weeks into my recovery, and am feeling pretty good about things. It's been a rough two weeks of healing. I am much better but still lots of rest to be had. Though I am finally able to go for small walks outside. It was a major surgery, even though a routine one.
Until my appointment with the new surgeon, which I must say I had no idea how it was going to go but was hoping for the best, and a miracle. I kept saying things to myself like, I'd be happy if I had the surgery by the end of February, and other positive things..as well as ensuring that this surgeon, whom I had never met till January 29th, had every medical document pertaining to the current issue at hand. It was funny, cos just as we were about to meet, and before he opened the door, I heard him say "This is a lot of stuff." and I KNEW he was referring to the documents in my file. lol I was in shock I think when I left there with the date of March 4th. I thought if anything we were only going to be meeting and he'd give me an idea of when he thought he might be able to help me, if anything. Cos he was undermining another surgeon. Sort to speak. And when I left there with an actual date I was in awe. Worried about the surgery, excited things were happening, and in shock that I was really going to be having this surgery.
Over the year, I went from being told I could have it, that I didn't need to have it..to put it off if you can...to being bounced in every direction. What did I learn..just to listen more closely to myself. I have been working so diligently on my health for years regardless of my application to the military. I let that take precedence than listening to myself and fixing my health issues solely for myself. So I am glad I had the surgery and I am now telling the Universe that I want that to be my last surgery.
I am laughing as my personal trainer told me to becareful what you ask for. Since I did ask and tell the Universe I'd be grateful having this surgery by the end of February and it ended up being the middle of February. lol
I was going to share what I did before meeting the surgeon..and I got distracted lol in my own thoughts..Anyhow, I did some rock climbing. Bouldering actually. Omg it rocked me physically. The first time it took me almost a week to recover. The first day I could barely close my fingers. But the natural high..and the feeling of accomplishment when you could top out on a boulder was the ultimate high. I had a hard time containing myself. I've never felt like that before. My heart was beating so fast. My adrenaline was pumped! To the Max that I almost felt out of control. I was hooked. I went the following week but not without taking my grand daughter, who is four years old the same week I went for the first time. I went a few more times, but I also had some injuries I had to pay closer attention to as my running took a hit a few weeks before the surgery. I had knee issues and shoulder issues. Seems they are so far so good since the surgery but then again not been tested in any way. I am just hoping that after six weeks off of everything that my body is more than happy to start training again. I know I will be. Right now, the focus is on listening closely to my body and healing.
Woohooo I am reapplying for April 1st! Well, close to around then. If all goes well on my surgeon follow up on March 26th.
I've also applied for Carleton University for part time enrollment come September 1st for Social Worker. I figure I need to continue living my life regardless of when I will get into the military. When it happens I will be all the more surprised. I have told the Universe though that I'd like to be before I turn 41. Since I did say I was going to be in by the time I'm 40 and that just happened at the end of last month. I got the whole year ahead me for lots of good things!
I know a few people have started BMQ since I first posted on this board. I am hoping while I am laid up that I can cruise around. Learn some stuff and read some inspiring stories.
Cheers!
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I'm going to be 40 on the 30th. lol...
