joelk Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yeah it would feel a lot better having the sling off and not feeling so restricted.I hope it heals up nice and quickly for you... if you're still going on the stationary bike now then I hope this doesn't drive you crazy waiting for it to fully recover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 i think the sling is helping me for now because when i take it off to shower my shoulder starts to hurt pretty fast. however it is far from the most comfortable thing in the world. got a better workout in today walked a mile on a treadmillbiked 15 miles on a spinning bikedid a little one arm rowing that didnt go too well so i cant say how much i didthen bw squats lunges kicks - front snap & push and backknees probably going to do a lot of cardio until i lose the sling. mealsvega wfo w/coconut water rice milk & hemp milkcurried pumpkin souptofu raviolis w/red sauce3 banana walnut muffinsgrapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Glad your awesome vegan superpowers are helping you heal so fast. How about pushing a little weight with your quads and hams for the next couple weeks too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 funny u should mention the vegan healing advantage. i was talking about it in the gym this morning. i really believe it to be true although i am not sure the others were convinced i think they were humoring me a bit but at least I planted the seeds in their brains about it. 30 minutes of stair running147 floorsover 3 mileswas a good workout vega shake w/coconut water3 banana walnut muffinsedamame mushrooms spinach brown riceraisinstofu ravs - small amt leftovergranola w flax & soy yogurtcashews peanuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 shoulder was a little sore today not sure if was from being more active. still wearing my sling and trying to behave. workout - forgot my log but basically remember 40 minute hill climb on bike - 10 miles30 minutes on elliptical trainer leg machines superset inner 90 x 10 x 2, 100 x 10 x 2outer 120 x 10, 130 x 10, 140 x 10, 150 x 10 supersetquads 70 x 10 x 2, 85 x 10 x 2hams 35 x 10 x 3 I was tired this evening but I was doing a lot more today. headed back to work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Here's wishing you heal up fast and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 leg machines superset inner 90 x 10 x 2, 100 x 10 x 2outer 120 x 10, 130 x 10, 140 x 10, 150 x 10 supersetquads 70 x 10 x 2, 85 x 10 x 2hams 35 x 10 x 3 I was tired this evening but I was doing a lot more today. headed back to work tomorrow.Nice! ...trying to behave.haha i will cheer you on for almost anything, sister, but i don't have much hope for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Back after an 11-day tour. John Pierre thinks you are really cool and I think I totally need to come to SummerFest next year! All the best! Catch up soon...finally home! ...for like a few days or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 @johnv - thanks for the healing vibes @viva - i dont really believe i can be good either but i thought it would be nice to think that way. i'm still wearing the sling so lets count that as good shall we? @RC -we both know JP rocks. thanks 4 letting me know. it would be so awesome to have u at summerfest next year. welcome back and good luck catching up. 7.27.9 went back to work today. shoulder is ok while in the sling. hurts when its not. 30 minutes stepmill147 floors 3.07 miles vega wfo w/ coconut water flaxclif barcurried cauliflower fritatagranola w/ soy yogurtkombucha banana blueberry hemp flax smoothiechili w/corn chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 funny u should mention the vegan healing advantage. i was talking about it in the gym this morning. i really believe it to be true although i am not sure the others were convinced i think they were humoring me a bit but at least I planted the seeds in their brains about it. Yeah it is an all to common occurance. Normally I'm not bothered by that stuff but today it is really annoying me, glad I haven't blown up at anyone in person and are saving my rants for the internet I'm glad to see you're back at work and also your diet is looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 @joelk - thanks for the diet compliment. I wish I were eating even cleaner now but I am trying to stick to things I can make with one arm. I am looking at it as a fun experiment. so my shoulder was hurting a bit today. Tried to get more ice time in. that seems to help. tomorrow I go to get my stitches out. Hope the surgeon has good news for me. I was getting really frustrated with the sling today. i have worn it for a week and have 5 more weeks to go. this is going to be really rough on me because it changes the way I do everything. I am trying to stay positive about it and look at the advantages such as having better left hand coordination etc. but it is tough sometimes. workout30 minutes - stepmill148 floors3.15 miles I was so tired after this. I was going to lift legs but just didnt have it in me. mealsVEGA WFO w/coconut water & flaxClif BarCurried Cauliflower Frittata & Spouted Wheat BagelKombucha, Hemp, Flax, Strawberry, Banana SmoothieBlack Quinoa w/Thai Veggies (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Bok Choy, Spinach, Snap Peas, Peas, Butternut Squash)Granola w/ Carob Rice Dream (YUM!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 stitches are out! and able to start doing a Range of Motion exercise at least 3 times a day. I don't have full range of motion when I start doing the exercise but as it goes on I get pretty close. It hurts a bit and has no strength in it but for day one I will take it. Still need to wear the sling almost all of the time but happy to start moving it a bit. 30 minutes stepmill158 floors3.28 miles mealsVEGA WFO w/ Coconut Water & FlaxClifbarChili w/ Corn ChipsHemp, Flax, Strawberry, Banana, Carob Rice Dream smoothie (half)Lentil and Corn soup w/ sprouted grain bagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffapeppa40 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 just starting to read your log---wow, MaryStella. Very impressed and inspiring. I'll be sending super mending vibes to you- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 @steffapeppa - thanks so much for the mending vibes I think they are working! also thanks for the compliment on my log. I don't feel my workouts have been all that great since the surgery so it was nice to hear. Did my Range of Motion exercise this morning and got to full range of motion, again not initially but I get there after some reps. It still hurts but happy to get there, hopefully this means as it heals I will have full range of motion back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 that is so impressive that you can workout so well after the surgeries!!(I'd be at home whining on the couch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffapeppa40 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I feel like whining on the couch just reading about it!And MaryStella-I started reading the first few pages of your log before I wrote the last post.Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 thanks 4 making me laugh! it is nice 2 b working but i am not getting in the quality of work i would like yet. but the shoulder is coming along. ROM work went well. 1600 ft walking lunges50 partner leg lifts50 in and outs50 flutter kicks25 out and ups50 crunches bike - hills - 45 minutes - 11+ miles meals vega wfo w/ coconut walk & flax2 sproated grain bagelchilithai veggies hemp flax strawberry banana shake (small)potato cauliflower yellow bean soupkashi vegetable pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Did Rom exercises for my shoulder again today. was tired this morning and legs a bit sore from all the lunges yesterday. 45 minutes ellipticalleg lifts, in and out, flutter kicks vega WFO 2/ coconut water FlaxClifbarBrown Rice, Tofu, Broccoli, Carrots, OnionsHemp, Flax, Coconut Water, Banana Strawberry SmoothieRoasted Vegetable Pizza watched the real dirt on farmer brown and loved it. I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 8.1.9 More ROM exercises. Leg were still sore for the walking lunges but trained anyway. 30 minutes stepmillforgot my log but around 153 floors and over 3 miles20 minutes - bikingLeg lifts, in and outs and flutter kicks meals2 kashi veggie pocketsgranola 2.carob rice milkbanana and peanutsthai veggie curry with tofu over ricevega wfo w/coconut water & flaxroasted green beans and cup of split pea soup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 I need to start taking my training log with me again to the gym. Did more ROM exercises again today. It surprises me how stiff my shoulder gets in just a few hours in the sling. Stepmill30 minutes155 floors 3.25 miles Superset of Inner thigh 100 x 10 x 4outer thing 150 x 10 x 4possibly five - someone was talking to me so i am not sure superset ofsingle leg hamstring curls - 35 x 4 40 x 5double leg extension - 70 x 5 85x10 x 4, 100x 10 Ab Circuit - leg lifts, in and out, flutter kicks mealsvega wfo w/ coconut water, flaxsplit pea soup w/ sprouted grain bagelpeanutsgrapesbrown rice, edamame, mushrooms, onions, mache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Stepmill30 minutes155 floors 3.25 miles Superset of Inner thigh 100 x 10 x 4outer thing 150 x 10 x 4possibly five - someone was talking to me so i am not sure superset ofsingle leg hamstring curls - 35 x 4 40 x 5double leg extension - 70 x 5 85x10 x 4, 100x 10Nice!Do you feel your legs getting stronger, or different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 mostly my legs are fatigued a lot lately because they are not really recovering much. I slept a lot this weekend and woke up really tired today. Felt crappy this afternoon so decided to make it a rest day. I haven't taken one since the surgery so it probably not a bad idea. my shoulder and entire arm, elbow and fingers hurt today. not sure why. icing it down now. trying to avoid the pain meds but might take some and get some sleep soon. mealsVEGA WFO w/coconut water & flaxNatures Path Granola BarSplit Pea Soup and a sprouted grain bagelVegan EnchiladasRice Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Sounds like a good idea to have a break, hopefully your legs will be feeling better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 yep felt better today. Did a little different workout just to keep things well different. Went to the crossfit gym. nice seeing everyone there. Box Jumps @ 12 inches - kept it low as I can not afford to miss and fall with this sling on20 reps - 3 sets Step up onto 18 inch box - alternating 1 minute up and off and then side to side then 30 second sets x3 Switchouts on a 12 inch box - 30 seconds on 15 off 15 on 60 off repeat 3 times abs = leg lifts - 1 minute on 30 sec off, in and outs, 1 minute on 30 sec off, flutter kicks - 30 seconds on 30 seconds off - 2 rounds Reverse Lunges - 15 each leg x 3 rounds Leg Lifts - up and out x 30 One Arm Rowing on machine - not sure if this is a good idea or not but I wanted to try it out so I did 30 minutes One Arm Jump Roping - 20 - 30 minutes - had to stop rope a few times to rest arm but keep legs going lunge lunge squat - 100 ft mealsvega WFO w/ Coconut water & flaxClif BarVegan EnchildasDark Chocolate CashewsGrapesLarabarHummus and Steamed Broccoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 One Arm Jump Roping - 20 - 30 minutes is that like one hand clapping?gonna need a visual of that... Dark Chocolate Cashewsgonna need a sample of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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