I will be nine weeks post-op on Monday. This past training week was the first one where I didn't really notice the surgery, and I was able to cruise through the workouts like the old days. Even better, my toe popped for the first time in I don't know how long. That may sound strange to a lot of you, but to me, it was the best feeling ever. The inflammation from prior to the surgery, and then from the actual surgery, had subsided enough to allow the toe to "pop". Ahhhhhh, life's little pleasures. I am running a solid 15-16 miles a week, and getting in 2 strength workouts each week. While I am still packing way too many extra pounds around, I am feeling more like my former self every day. I'm not focusing on the weight issue since I know from experience it will naturally fall way when I kick up the mileage. For variety, I am giving my two older grandsons swimming lessons starting today in their pool. I told Angie that I would be teaching the "Mari L." method. Thanks Mari for all of you have done for me....I will be paying it forward to two eager little boys!
