Minor Set Back

Ya know, I strive for being unique. My mother once told me that anyone can buy a cubic zirconia and that I should be like a rare diamond - precious and valuable. Of course, she was referring to my youthful, boycrazed days, but I think it still applies to me today.

Friday I went to the podiatrist because I was having problems with my ankle. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had to stop my Vegas half marathon training due to ankle pain. What I should have done was see the Dr. right then. I found out that I had OCD. Yes, I know I have the typical acronym of OCD (- just look at my other blog!) This OCD stands for Osteochondritis Dissecans and is pretty hard to come by. It affects every 10 - 30 people in 100,000 and those with ankle pain make up about 4%. In layman's terms - it's a lesion on my bone due to deteriorating cartilage. FUN! Over the past few weeks, I noticed I couldn't run a mile without severe pain. Even my walking mileage decreased once pain set in. It was time to get this taken care of.

I took my first dose of Prednisone today for my 3 week therapy. I can't have the cortisone shots since I'm in that 3% that have reactions the steroids. SEE! I told you I'm unique! So that worries me quite a bit with all the weight gain scare that comes with Prednisone.

And top it off with a dose of ZERO ACTIVITY for the next 3 weeks. I am cleared to swim, just not kick while swimming - explain that one to me! I can also, barely walk to get my son from school. The Dr. was pretty hesitant about this. The only option if this and physical therapy doesn't work is surgery. I REALLY don't want to go there so I will follow orders and be a good girl.

I'm very disappointed, but still committed to the process. These kind of hiccups are what put me back in this place to begin with and I must trust the process, even if this situation might cause a temporary gain. This is what I need to learn and I see that so clearly now. Any suggestions for non weight bearing exercise?