When was the last time you did something for the first time? For me, it was Saturday, September 13. I was a contender in the 2014 Fit Company Challenge. Back in July, a secret admirer nominated me to participate and I accepted.( Read more... )

KERRVILLE HALF IRON 2014 - MY FIRST DNF

( Pre-race stuff. Skip ahead if you just want race day and nothing but race day. )

I just saw the orthopedic shoulder surgeon for my 11 weeks post-op checkup.  He was happy with my progress and gave me the go ahead to run!  Yay!  My fitness level is in for a rude awakening I think.  I probably should have been more motivated to elliptical up to now, but oh well.  I've got my eye on the Zooma Women's Half Marathon in April, so I'd ( Read more... )

It's been 8 weeks today since my shoulder surgery (and the birth of my nephew, but that's another story).  I haven't posted about it since day 10, and shubbe  has politely asked for an update, so here it is, behind a cut for those who don't want to know.

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I did it.  Had the shoulder surgery one week ago today.  I haven't had the patience since then to post much one handed.  Surgery day went quickly.  Reported as told at 5:45am.  I was very glad for the early time.  I wasn't sleeping anyway.  The anesthesiologist told me about how the nerve block would feel - like a mild electrical shock.  Then the ( Read more... )

I'm running out of time to back out.  I'm scheduled for arthroscopic shoulder surgery tomorrow morning at 7am.  I maxed out on all the worrying last week and I'm remarkably calm about it now.  I'm ready to just get it over with.  If all goes well, swimming will be fun again next season ( Read more... )

Last week I agreed to pencil in shoulder surgery for Wed Sept 24, and it looks like I'm going to go through with it.  After reading way too much information on the subject, I am preparing myself.  I purchased a recliner from craigs list, since the most common complaint is about finding a comfortable position to sleep in.  Not only is it a recliner ( Read more... )

Had a second opinion appointment today about my shoulder.  This doc took me more seriously than the last one.  He asked me about my history, performed an exam, looked at the MRI, took X-ray's of his own.  He saw what he thinks is a labral tear and separation of the bicep tendon on the MRI.  But the X-Rays were good!  I have the shoulder bones of a ( Read more... )

So where we last left off, I was about to be referred for an MRI.  I had said MRI.  Radiologist report was fully of scary words like inflammation, tear, labrum, suprispinatus, and chronic injury.  Chris (chiro) & Phil (PT) were suitably impressed and sent me to see an orthopedic shoulder specialist.  He took the briefest glance at some of the MRI ( Read more... )

I'm paying for the foolishness of my youth. I injured my shoulder playing racquetball when I was 20-ish. But I was invincible! So it hurt a little. Felt like it could pop out, but never did. It didn't stop me from playing. Again and again. I played softball and volleyball too. Haha. When I serve it feels like my shoulder could pop out. ( Read more... )