Another Step in the Right Direction

I finally got things reorganized and started back with physical therapy for my left knee. I had been doing PT for a few weeks, but toward the end of my last semester of college this past fall, things became so hectic and overwhelming that I stopped going. At first, it was just cancelling a couple of appointments with the intention of rescheduling, but then I just never seemed to get around to making a new appointment. In the meantime, my knee has gotten worse and I realize that I need to get it back in shape if I'm going to be able to continue increasing my level of activity to aid my weight loss. As it is now, I can't stand or walk for more than a little while before the pains causes me to stop. Even shopping, with a cart to lean on, becomes too painful after a couple of hours.

So, today was my first appointment since October. It went very well, actually, although I had a bit more aching than usual at home later on. Getting this knee straightened out will give me the ability to be more active, thereby losing more weight. And, of course. losing weight will help take the excess pressure off my knee.

Will I ever be back to jumping rope like a kid? I dunno about that... it would be fun, but right now, I'll be happy just to be able to walk my dog or take a stroll with my Hunny without limping and grimacing. Being able to get through a routine dinner preparation without having to sit down frequently would be nice, too.