Posted 7/29/2014 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
Yesterday was my eval and first day of PT. It didn't surprise me I didn't do so well. I tried my best. On average, I think I'm about 30% of what I should be. Example: I did a 6 minute walking test, where I just walked around a little "track". I went 6 times, 750 ft. She said a woman my age should be at 2450 ft. That's ok. That is obviously why I am there! She mentioned talking to my dr about using "dry needles". That doesn't sound good to me. Has anyone had this done before?
I am about to get ready for day #2. I am in so much pain this am. Did not sleep good last pm, which is nothing new. Today I will start water therapy. Feels great IN the water. But once they raise you up, it all hits. Not looking so forward to that part. Too bad I couldn't become a mermaid so I wouldn't feel this horrible pain all the time.
Drinking coffee in bed this am. I rarely do that. Last pmI had to use my cane bc I hurt so bad. I just cried at one point. PT does help some, but good grief why does it have to hurt so bad???? I know...your body is using muscles it hasn't used in a while. While I want very much to get better, I am dreading this today....and I go back Thursday. Not really sure what to wear. I'm not swim suit material, but tshirts do have a way of clinging....I am certainly not trying to impress anyone. So swim suit it is. I am just super self conscious.
Trying to hold off taking the Percocet until right when I'm leaving. But pain is through the roof this am. Not positive I can do this today. But I will sure try. Wish I knew where I could get in a hot tub and just stay for a while....