Since I had my major operation I have been through a pretty serious recovery process, with virtually three months inactivity, muscle loss and lethargy. Then 3 months trying to rebuild, and now three months trying to walk again and now I am in the phase of consolidation-ensuring I remain active, able and hopefully more agile. I have always been sporty to some extent or another and usually actively partaking in some sports or exercise. The latter years have basically been taken up with swimming frequently and during holidays and weekends some canoeing, scuba and paragliding-all NON walking or running activities. I have also done a bit of cycling. Having got one leg 3 inches shorter than the other and not very straight it was quite awkward. Now I have a straight leg from the op, but its still shorter-until the next op! But having done a fair bit of swimming and some work with weights over the last few months I decided I must cycle! Like all those Tennis lovers, they seem to play more, or only during Wimbledon fortnight, so as its Tour de France time I decided to cycle today! I had to take the love of my life-my Jaguar - to a specialist some 4 miles away, so I put the bike in the back and returned by bike. I had checked the tyre pressures and had a little journey the day before, so I felt that 4 miles or so would not be a problem, and I am swimming loads of lengths now and doing a good half hour of weights.
The start was agony. It was on a mild hill. I have 12 gears thank goodness. I got home and did it in less than half an hour-with a rest for about 10 minutes. I considered that pretty good. Then half an hour later I was gripped with pain. The two metal "plates" stuck in me felt like they did the first few days after the op. I swear I had two railway lines inside my leg, with one of them trying to get out at the hip area! I have been a bit tired and a bit pained today, but I do feel I achieved something and I feel the exercise was good.
I have a busy day of meetings-as a Councillor tomorrow-so I had better take it easy this evening.
Yes I am still busy, but it rewards me and its good for the soul or my health!
The start was agony. It was on a mild hill. I have 12 gears thank goodness. I got home and did it in less than half an hour-with a rest for about 10 minutes. I considered that pretty good. Then half an hour later I was gripped with pain. The two metal "plates" stuck in me felt like they did the first few days after the op. I swear I had two railway lines inside my leg, with one of them trying to get out at the hip area! I have been a bit tired and a bit pained today, but I do feel I achieved something and I feel the exercise was good.
I have a busy day of meetings-as a Councillor tomorrow-so I had better take it easy this evening.
Yes I am still busy, but it rewards me and its good for the soul or my health!
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