It was doctor day today. First of all it was me. I was going in for a check-up on my knee. The doctor had a look and a feel and a listen (the latter to me, not my knee) and thought it wasn't too serious. Basically, the three and a half months of doing nothing had put a tendon in a place of such rest that it was now protesting to any movement.
The doctor's advice: stop walking so much (2 km?) and train up the upper legs. That should take the tension of the tendon and let me walk again. Fortunately cycling was deemed okay and in fact beneficial. The fact that I was trying to loose weight was also a plus. All in all a good thing, because I was dreading more serious news!
This afternoon it was Miss Oswin's turn to see the doctor. In her case it was the annual check-up. She had lost some weight as well, which wasn't bad as she was getting to be a bit on the chubby side. Of course she doesn't agree. Her teeth were fine, her skin was great and even the bald patch on her tummy didn't look too bad.
All in all a good day at the doctor's office!
That's good about the cycling. My knees can't take it.
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ReplyDeleteWe'll take all good news and keep it!!! YAM xx
Although sitting still would probably be even more beneficial. But I never go faster than weather and road will permit (ie snail's pace).
DeleteSounds like good news for both of you. We hope your knee feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the appointments went well. Good news on your knee. Hope it feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you both had good news! I have the exact same bike as yours - I love the mint green. I have the front basket but not panniers. I simply love those panniers you have on the back. Maybe I can sew some?! :)
ReplyDeleteI bought my bike in Northern Ireland for my birthday two years ago (when I lived there). It really was put together to my specification. I got the panniers for my birthday this year here in the Netherlands. They can be got anywhere over here, so plenty of choice. My parents picked these as it was their present to me.
DeleteThose rascally tendons and ligaments. They can be a source of discomfort and down right pain at times. There are some good stretches that can help. At least the stretches helped mine.
ReplyDeleteI've cut down on the walking, but am cycling to work each day without any ill effects. I will try to walk again soon. Just try.
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