This past year (April 2012-April 2013) has really held me back from doing things I love: running, dancing, yoga, working out, etc. Ever since my ribs cracked and my lung was punctured, my health went all the way downhill....until a month after my surgery.
So today marks five months since my surgery in December. I have to say, I didn't expect to be recovering so quickly and regaining strength. I can't say the pain has gone away and know that never will it go; however, my main concern was being able to breathe. And that has improved 90%. So for that, I am thankful for the surgery. The biggest improvement I have made is being able to dance again. For months, I could do very little but walk around the neighborhood for an hour. Otherwise, I was in bed all day. And slowly over the last few weeks, I began easing into dancing. First, I tried the elliptical and it was very tough on me. I knew running was out of the question, so I swam a little till I realized that aggravated the pain. Once my physical therapy began, I was able to bike. It had been so long since I was able to just sweat and it felt wonderful. But nothing has brought me more joy in my life than dancing...so my mission for my post surgery self was to once again be able to just dance.
And it's only been a couple of weeks, but I can say satisfactorily that I am again dancing. I'm not anywhere close to as flexible or as graceful, but in due time I do think that it is possible for me to do what I love most and be good at it, even with a rod in my back.
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