Getting Back Into a Routine!
September 21st, 2009
It was a bit of a shock when I realized it has been almost a month since I last posted.
A couple of things have come up recently that took priority, the biggest being my health.
I had posted previously about my calf muscle injury that lead to a blood clot. Rather than improve, things got worse and resulted in a clot that extended the entire length of my lower leg. It has taken quite a long time to improve and I must say that I didn’t feel particularly well and was in a fair bit of pain during this time and as a result, I spent very little time on my computer.
Thankfully, I am feeling much better now and we have just returned back from a 2 week holiday which has been really wonderful.
So, a month has passed and finally a post is going up!
Getting back into a routine is going to be a challenge. I start tomorrow. Work first thing until 3.30, then a doctors appointment and a workout after that.
As for food, I have definitely indulged on holiday! I will go out on Wednesday and buy loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. I am keen to include more fish in my diet so will try and find some recipes that I might like. I am not a seafood lover so it is going to be a challenge.
The worst thing about getting back into a routine is taking the first step, once I’ve done that it will be a slow and gradual process but necessary to ensure no re-injury.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
How nice to read your post. So sorry about the clot. I have had them repeatedly for 22 years. I am assuming you have been/are taking coumadin? Take care with your veggies because it will affect your PT/PTT or INR (depending on where you are) reading pretty significantly. That said, I just take more coumadin knowing that I have high levels of vitamin K intake! Best luck on your speedy recovery!!!!
September 21st, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Glad you’re feeling better! My mom has had a blood clot or two, and significant pain with them, but nothing to the extent of what you’ve described. Scary, indeed!
Glad to see you posting again, too!
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hi Kal and samiam
Thank you both for your well wishes, I am very happy to be back on board!
Kal, you are completely right about Vitamin K. My GP told me today to cut out my spinach! I am not too happy about it but not much I can do. No greens for a while, what a shame!
samiam, the pain was certainly interesting and something I do not wish to repeat!
Thanks for stopping by :-)