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Injuries and surgeries are all part of being an athlete, hopefully less than more.
It is possible to do keto while in the hospital.
I know there are tons of questions out there...I Googled it researching before my upcoming surgery.
Currently on post op day two from a torn labrum, bone spur, and PAO pelvic cut for hip displasia.
They're pumping crazy meds, but had the epidural removed two days early due to leg numbness. Ouch. Now, my physical therapist says I'm doing better than a lot of her patients, able to shuffle with a walker with no weight on the surgery hip.
All just guesswork, but I think the keto is helping keep my surgical inflammation down, sugar levels are stable, and my mindset is pretty good. I remember coming out of recovery this time, whereas previous non-keto surgeries I was in a fog of forgetfulness.
Neat side story - the hospital worker who brought my food asked if I was on keto. She recognized my food choices and said she had tried it and gotten sick so stopped in the first couple weeks. I told her to hydrate with electrolytes and stay steady. She is inspired to try again. Really cool feeling being alone at the hospital and making a connection like that. The simple things...
It is possible to do keto while in the hospital.
I know there are tons of questions out there...I Googled it researching before my upcoming surgery.
Currently on post op day two from a torn labrum, bone spur, and PAO pelvic cut for hip displasia.
They're pumping crazy meds, but had the epidural removed two days early due to leg numbness. Ouch. Now, my physical therapist says I'm doing better than a lot of her patients, able to shuffle with a walker with no weight on the surgery hip.
All just guesswork, but I think the keto is helping keep my surgical inflammation down, sugar levels are stable, and my mindset is pretty good. I remember coming out of recovery this time, whereas previous non-keto surgeries I was in a fog of forgetfulness.
Neat side story - the hospital worker who brought my food asked if I was on keto. She recognized my food choices and said she had tried it and gotten sick so stopped in the first couple weeks. I told her to hydrate with electrolytes and stay steady. She is inspired to try again. Really cool feeling being alone at the hospital and making a connection like that. The simple things...
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Wait... you have one boob? j/k
Maybe it's the meds but try and change the direction of how you're thinking about your current physical status. I wouldn't assume that you will be worse off from this but better off like others have mentioned. I had major reconstructive knee surgery when I was 18 and it took me 3-4 months just to learn to walk again. I was worried for years afterwards about my "bad knee" and was always extra cautious but then I realized it's my other knee that is technically weaker since one has metal plates and screws and the other is just stupid weaker bone. You may have one voice telling you motorsports are over but there's many more telling you to stand back up (see what I did there?) because you may be stronger than ever now. I mean, we all want to fight the aging process but what better way than bionics?
Maybe it's the meds but try and change the direction of how you're thinking about your current physical status. I wouldn't assume that you will be worse off from this but better off like others have mentioned. I had major reconstructive knee surgery when I was 18 and it took me 3-4 months just to learn to walk again. I was worried for years afterwards about my "bad knee" and was always extra cautious but then I realized it's my other knee that is technically weaker since one has metal plates and screws and the other is just stupid weaker bone. You may have one voice telling you motorsports are over but there's many more telling you to stand back up (see what I did there?) because you may be stronger than ever now. I mean, we all want to fight the aging process but what better way than bionics?
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My first knee surgery I was 12, torn minuscus, 2nd was same knee at 27 - More tearing and cleaning up...... at 35 or so went into major rehab for my "Good Knee" due to having to favor my bad knee. So bad knee is now kinda good knee and good knee is kinda bad knee....... I just know my knees hurt now!
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Yep, two surgeries later I only have one boob due to a rather stuck tumor.
My first knee surgery was at 19...should have been years earlier. Varsity swimming, breaststroke, made it worse and I just lived with it. Torn meniscus. Then I got to equal it out three years ago when I tore my other meniscus a new one at World Finals. Still placed 6th with a stock class engine in a Limited class
Doing better now, just so damned lonely. Turning in to a creepy cat lady.
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Wait, One Boob? I think I missed this one..............
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Yeah but I had modern surgery that didn't require a whiskey bottle and biting down on a piece of wood....KIDDING!
Seriously though, I think the same thing may be happening to me too. It's a matter of time before I dislocate my good knee but at least that can be corrected with a microscopic procedure usually and way less rehab.Ah, so you're home now, that's great and should speed up recovery. Now's an excellent time to binge watch TV shows too.
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Post Op Day 2: Today has been good!
Cath out this morning. Used the bathroom for the first time. Oh the pain of sitting. Walkered my way back into the room and they had me sit and eat my breakfast. Coffee for the first time too! It was good.
Lots of PT, had me on crutches and walker. Definitely prefer walker. Leg is swollen, won't be able to peek at the scar until next week. Muscles are all in different places so moving the left leg is really difficult.
Finally off morphine, just Oxy every 4 hours. Sleep is meh, they bother me less now on the 2nd post op day. I look at the leg and just think about it lying open and then cutting the bones. Yeesh! The body is amazing...but lots of popping since ligaments, muscles, and tendons are all trying to re-learn their place.
Had a wonderful visit from some friends, really made my day!
Post op day 3.
My husband is with me today, makes me very happy
Between work on Saturday and the animals at home, he has been driving non stop. Fortunately, it is Sunday we get to rest. Nurses came in to give me pain meds early this morning, and I've been tidying up the chiwithtrix.com website since then.
I am able to get around better. Still hurts like fire, but better when not moving.
The bandages cover some interesting stuff! Can't wait to see the expensive art I've earned
If anyone has exercise ideas, please share! Been doing isometric a lot, kinda looking in to rock climbing and strengthening my upper body while I'm bed ridden.
Supposed to go home today! Getting in the truck will be a new adventure. But first...have to tackle getting dressed.
Post Op Day 3: Heading Home!
Went from 0 steps (almost fainting day 1), to 50 feet, to 100 feet, and today 600 feet and two stairs!
Had a great keto breakfast, excellent black coffee. Put on pants! The PT taught my husband and I how to work the leg at home. Pleased with progress.
Had some jokes on the way out to the truck, and got in this nice tall Ram with little issues. The nurse was skeptical, proved her wrong
Happy to head home and see family. Out of 6 surgeries, this one has been the best experience. Everyone at Memorial Herman went above and beyond, very thankful for their hard work.
Going to be VERY sore today, lots of movement, so might start the cycle of good day followed by bad day. We'll see.
Post Op Day 3 Into Day 4: New Challenges
Learned a lot my first half day and full night at home.
Family came by in the afternoon after being discharged from the hospital and that was energizing! Brought Rudy's brisket too
Took my first shower...which was very needed after the blood caked in my hair from neural monitoring. The nurses helped me with a few towel baths, but still no replacement for a shower.
Sleep was tough. Got super nauseous and since I sleep like a corpse, I'm starting to get pressure points. My left heel was on fire, and there was nothing I could do since still can't really move the surgery leg.
Pain killers helped, but will be working on my sitting exercises today to combat the bed soreness. Leg is swollen, but seems to have reached a point and stopped.
My hands hurt! Fortunately decked out my walker with some wheels, tennis balls, and noodles for comfort.
This is going to be slooooow. But I have to remember...two surgeries later I'm missing a lot of bone and held together by screws.
Post Op Day 5: Routine
Both of my parents came over yesterday and we had some more delicious Rudy's brisket!
Stayed fairly active, no naps.
Today has been pretty standard. Husband back to work, but my mom is in town taking care of things while he is away
Still need help getting out of bed, but adjusting to the walker. Palms still hurt, abdomen and upper body are getting stronger.
Hip itself hurts the most when I lay down for too long. Have been doing extra excercises and my progress is inching along. Pops a lot, and pretty sure my left leg is longer than my right leg. Pretty weird sensations.
Lizard business doesn't stop when you can't walk! With the help of my husband we shipped out a hatchling that the new keeper just finished their payment plan on. Safe travels little cutie!
Cat has been 'helping' and stealing my spot all day. Nice to have a sleeping buddy though haha. Just trying to stay ahead of the pain.
Post Op Day 6: Not Giving Up
Sleep was better. Still have weird sensations and wake up in panic attacks. Side effect of lots of meds I guess.
Getting stronger, supposed to do 3 sets of 20 isometric exercises for calf, quads, and glutes. I bump that up to 200-300 a day now. Also been working on lymphatic massage and muscle massage on myself, helps. Keto is also doing it's part. Have energy, swelling is very limited now, don't get hungry much. Loooove it!
Wandered around and found my resistance band. Knocked out a couple hundred reps for some upper body.
Feels good, sore already. Want to come back better than before. Really interested in joining a rock gym when I'm able. Good physical and mental workout.
My Mom and husband are really amazing, helping move, go to the bathroom, with over 30 animals...very grateful for their company as well. Next week will be much more lonely when my Mom leaves.
Yes. Turning in to a creepy cat lady.
Cath out this morning. Used the bathroom for the first time. Oh the pain of sitting. Walkered my way back into the room and they had me sit and eat my breakfast. Coffee for the first time too! It was good.
Lots of PT, had me on crutches and walker. Definitely prefer walker. Leg is swollen, won't be able to peek at the scar until next week. Muscles are all in different places so moving the left leg is really difficult.
Finally off morphine, just Oxy every 4 hours. Sleep is meh, they bother me less now on the 2nd post op day. I look at the leg and just think about it lying open and then cutting the bones. Yeesh! The body is amazing...but lots of popping since ligaments, muscles, and tendons are all trying to re-learn their place.
Had a wonderful visit from some friends, really made my day!
Post op day 3.
My husband is with me today, makes me very happy
Between work on Saturday and the animals at home, he has been driving non stop. Fortunately, it is Sunday we get to rest. Nurses came in to give me pain meds early this morning, and I've been tidying up the chiwithtrix.com website since then.
I am able to get around better. Still hurts like fire, but better when not moving.
The bandages cover some interesting stuff! Can't wait to see the expensive art I've earned
If anyone has exercise ideas, please share! Been doing isometric a lot, kinda looking in to rock climbing and strengthening my upper body while I'm bed ridden.
Supposed to go home today! Getting in the truck will be a new adventure. But first...have to tackle getting dressed.
Post Op Day 3: Heading Home!
Went from 0 steps (almost fainting day 1), to 50 feet, to 100 feet, and today 600 feet and two stairs!
Had a great keto breakfast, excellent black coffee. Put on pants! The PT taught my husband and I how to work the leg at home. Pleased with progress.
Had some jokes on the way out to the truck, and got in this nice tall Ram with little issues. The nurse was skeptical, proved her wrong
Happy to head home and see family. Out of 6 surgeries, this one has been the best experience. Everyone at Memorial Herman went above and beyond, very thankful for their hard work.
Going to be VERY sore today, lots of movement, so might start the cycle of good day followed by bad day. We'll see.
Post Op Day 3 Into Day 4: New Challenges
Learned a lot my first half day and full night at home.
Family came by in the afternoon after being discharged from the hospital and that was energizing! Brought Rudy's brisket too
Took my first shower...which was very needed after the blood caked in my hair from neural monitoring. The nurses helped me with a few towel baths, but still no replacement for a shower.
Sleep was tough. Got super nauseous and since I sleep like a corpse, I'm starting to get pressure points. My left heel was on fire, and there was nothing I could do since still can't really move the surgery leg.
Pain killers helped, but will be working on my sitting exercises today to combat the bed soreness. Leg is swollen, but seems to have reached a point and stopped.
My hands hurt! Fortunately decked out my walker with some wheels, tennis balls, and noodles for comfort.
This is going to be slooooow. But I have to remember...two surgeries later I'm missing a lot of bone and held together by screws.
Post Op Day 5: Routine
Both of my parents came over yesterday and we had some more delicious Rudy's brisket!
Stayed fairly active, no naps.
Today has been pretty standard. Husband back to work, but my mom is in town taking care of things while he is away
Still need help getting out of bed, but adjusting to the walker. Palms still hurt, abdomen and upper body are getting stronger.
Hip itself hurts the most when I lay down for too long. Have been doing extra excercises and my progress is inching along. Pops a lot, and pretty sure my left leg is longer than my right leg. Pretty weird sensations.
Lizard business doesn't stop when you can't walk! With the help of my husband we shipped out a hatchling that the new keeper just finished their payment plan on. Safe travels little cutie!
Cat has been 'helping' and stealing my spot all day. Nice to have a sleeping buddy though haha. Just trying to stay ahead of the pain.
Post Op Day 6: Not Giving Up
Sleep was better. Still have weird sensations and wake up in panic attacks. Side effect of lots of meds I guess.
Getting stronger, supposed to do 3 sets of 20 isometric exercises for calf, quads, and glutes. I bump that up to 200-300 a day now. Also been working on lymphatic massage and muscle massage on myself, helps. Keto is also doing it's part. Have energy, swelling is very limited now, don't get hungry much. Loooove it!
Wandered around and found my resistance band. Knocked out a couple hundred reps for some upper body.
Feels good, sore already. Want to come back better than before. Really interested in joining a rock gym when I'm able. Good physical and mental workout.
My Mom and husband are really amazing, helping move, go to the bathroom, with over 30 animals...very grateful for their company as well. Next week will be much more lonely when my Mom leaves.
Yes. Turning in to a creepy cat lady.
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I referred to myself as One-Tit-Wonder in one of the early posts
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Hate to say it , but kind of look like drywall screws... regardless, get well soon and glad it all went as well as can be expected
Expensive dry wall screws!
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I saw your Proforce & GP1 video today and it looks like you're up and moving quite well with the walker. Sitting in a chair at the course beats being stuck in the house anytime. Anyway, I know you sold the SJ and 50 Cal but do you still have the vintage skis and do you plan on doing a series with them before/after the Proforce 2.0?
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Haven't been keeping up...
May 2, 2019
Post Op Day 7: ONE WEEK ANNIVERSARY!
It took me half of the day to realize this, but May 02, 2019 is my one week anniversary of recovering from the sawing, cutting, and rebuilding of my left hip socket.
One week post op and doing great. Mom and I went out to PetCo for worms and dog bones, then to Starbucks (mmmmm), and finally to HEB to try Curbside pickup for the first time. Steaks for dinner!
Dad came over shortly after we got back home. Getting in and out of the car and steps in the house is quite interesting. But we made it work!
Mom made some kick ass mozzarella, basil, and tomato noms. Delish! Waiting for my husband to get home and bored them with our endless YouTube videos of skis, bikes, and lizards.
Pax got some time out with my Dad who is a 40+ year K9 officer and trainer. Such a crazy 6 month old puppy!
Worked on excercises a lot. Hundreds of reps! Back is getting stronger, going to implement some dumbell work soon. Gotta get those climbing arms ready...and ?Super Duke? throttle control
Got to feed my babies! Had a wonderful Jurassic Park moment with Jax, she was rustling her plants and totally looked like the T-Rex in the woods. She put on a good show with the rats on tongs.
All in all looking forward to getting better. Still no weight on the left leg at all, but the body adapts. Palms still hurt from the walker, have destroyed two pads already...140lbs right on the handles sqishes and tears them. Oh well.
Will miss my family when they leave, but enjoying the company for now
May 2, 2019
Post Op Day 7: ONE WEEK ANNIVERSARY!
It took me half of the day to realize this, but May 02, 2019 is my one week anniversary of recovering from the sawing, cutting, and rebuilding of my left hip socket.
One week post op and doing great. Mom and I went out to PetCo for worms and dog bones, then to Starbucks (mmmmm), and finally to HEB to try Curbside pickup for the first time. Steaks for dinner!
Dad came over shortly after we got back home. Getting in and out of the car and steps in the house is quite interesting. But we made it work!
Mom made some kick ass mozzarella, basil, and tomato noms. Delish! Waiting for my husband to get home and bored them with our endless YouTube videos of skis, bikes, and lizards.
Pax got some time out with my Dad who is a 40+ year K9 officer and trainer. Such a crazy 6 month old puppy!
Worked on excercises a lot. Hundreds of reps! Back is getting stronger, going to implement some dumbell work soon. Gotta get those climbing arms ready...and ?Super Duke? throttle control
Got to feed my babies! Had a wonderful Jurassic Park moment with Jax, she was rustling her plants and totally looked like the T-Rex in the woods. She put on a good show with the rats on tongs.
All in all looking forward to getting better. Still no weight on the left leg at all, but the body adapts. Palms still hurt from the walker, have destroyed two pads already...140lbs right on the handles sqishes and tears them. Oh well.
Will miss my family when they leave, but enjoying the company for now
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It has been a week and 6 days now.
Finally got to see the new body art incisions at the doc on Monday!
PT says I'm was ahead of the curve, so I'll keep at it. Still no weight on the leg for 6 weeks. Jeeeeezzzz.
Finally got to see the new body art incisions at the doc on Monday!
PT says I'm was ahead of the curve, so I'll keep at it. Still no weight on the leg for 6 weeks. Jeeeeezzzz.
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Dude it was SO nice to get out and hang with my boys! Posted a bunch of photos on FB and IG too.
Still have my 550, but the engine is fkd. Got a full Pro Watercraft Racing handling kit, but not being able to walk for weeks is going to make building difficult. The ProForce 2.0 build will probably come first since I'll be videoing my husband working on that one.
Will eventually just be focusing on racing, the white PF was supposed to be mine this season to race GP, then have my 550 for vintage. Next season maybe...
Here are some photos from my husband and a friend riding on Sunday
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And the video of my husband riding both skis
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Make sure and work out/stretch your good leg.
A 10-week stretching program increases strength in the contralateral muscle.
Nelson AG, Kokkonen J, Winchester JB, Kalani W, Peterson K, Kenly MS, Arnall DA.
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Abstract
It was questioned whether a unilateral stretching program would induce a crosstraining effect in the contralateral muscle. To test this, 13 untrained individuals participated in a 10-week stretching program while 12 other untrained individuals served as a control group. For the experimental group, the right calf muscle was stretched 4 times for 30 seconds, with a 30-second rest between stretches, 3 d·wk(-1) for 10 weeks. Strength, determined via 1 repetition maximum (1RM) unilateral standing toe raise, and range of motion (ROM) were measured pre-post. In the treatment group, the stretched calf muscle had a significant (p < 0.05) 8% increase in ROM, whereas the nonstretched calf muscle had a significant 1% decrease in ROM. The 1 RM of the stretched calf muscle significantly increased 29%, whereas the 1RM of the nonstretched calf muscle significantly increased 11%. In the control group, neither 1RM nor ROM changed for either leg. The results indicate that 10 weeks of stretching only the right calf will significantly increase the strength of both calves. Hence, chronic stretching can also induce a crosstraining effect for strength but not for the ROM. This study also validates earlier findings suggesting that stretching can elicit strength gains in untrained individuals.
PMID: 22297415
A 10-week stretching program increases strength in the contralateral muscle.
Nelson AG, Kokkonen J, Winchester JB, Kalani W, Peterson K, Kenly MS, Arnall DA.
Author information
Abstract
It was questioned whether a unilateral stretching program would induce a crosstraining effect in the contralateral muscle. To test this, 13 untrained individuals participated in a 10-week stretching program while 12 other untrained individuals served as a control group. For the experimental group, the right calf muscle was stretched 4 times for 30 seconds, with a 30-second rest between stretches, 3 d·wk(-1) for 10 weeks. Strength, determined via 1 repetition maximum (1RM) unilateral standing toe raise, and range of motion (ROM) were measured pre-post. In the treatment group, the stretched calf muscle had a significant (p < 0.05) 8% increase in ROM, whereas the nonstretched calf muscle had a significant 1% decrease in ROM. The 1 RM of the stretched calf muscle significantly increased 29%, whereas the 1RM of the nonstretched calf muscle significantly increased 11%. In the control group, neither 1RM nor ROM changed for either leg. The results indicate that 10 weeks of stretching only the right calf will significantly increase the strength of both calves. Hence, chronic stretching can also induce a crosstraining effect for strength but not for the ROM. This study also validates earlier findings suggesting that stretching can elicit strength gains in untrained individuals.
PMID: 22297415
Quinc
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And another one if you are into supplementing. I am sure there are more but I haven't been weight training or injured in a few years and haven't been keeping up on the latest studies.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2770269
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2770269
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I went to PT and am cleared to stretch the good leg as of today. The pelvic bone should be forming the early tendrils of healing at 2 weeks. With scoliosis and a back surgery, stretching is a welcome, and necessary component of life!
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Did you pick up a powerball? For your competitive side they have scoreboards too.
https://powerballs.com/scoreboards/
https://powerballs.com/scoreboards/