I see my OS this Thursday for my 4 month post-op check-up. I have been more sore than normal lately and I am sure the changing weather is partially to blame. My hip has this deep sore and raw feeling that can be frustrating and discouraging at times. I have also been getting muscles spasms lately and the muscles relaxers I was prescribed don't seem to be relaxing enough. Ironic isn't it? I have been trying to get my core muscles back into shape by doing pilates and stretching...it seems to be helping to an extent, but I still have so far to go. I picked up a new pair of running shoes this week, the Asics Gel-Kinsei 3, and they are sitting in my closet in hopes of being able to lace them up in the next couple months. I can't wait to pound the pavement and take the pup out for a good run. I bought them as motivation to keep pushing towards running again.
As of right now, I have little to no motivation to continue on with the Army and I hope that I can get a medical discharge and can move on. I am currently applying for a master's program with a degree in public health and that is what I would like to be doing as of next fall. I am also going to take the LSAT this December because ultimately I would like to be in the dual grad program which would combine my masters with a law degree. I would specialize in health law and policy. I feel that is where my heart has been drawn to. I have been broken by the Army and I don't want to jeopardize a lifetime of problems for a "job." I have put so much into the Army and I feel that when I was hurt there was no one there to back me up. I don't want to continue with it anymore.
This week the nurse of my OS got in contact with my hip friend, Stephanie, and she passed on the message that another PAO patient was looking for advice and someone to chat with in regards to hip dysplasia. Steph and I have been trying to come up with good advice and things to keep in mind. It is nice to be able to share my experience with others and I am so glad that it aides in others journeys. It is what has motivated me to pursue a career in public health. I would like to put a PAO group together and be able to get together and share stories, experiences, and just have fun!
In preparing for the LSAT, let me recommend our new site which has some great podcasts, including one on "Everything you need to know about the LSAT"
ReplyDeleteHey Girl,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you:) You know what your goals are and what your plans are to meet them:) I am happy you are feeling better. I know what you feel about the weather, with the change last week I can feel the old familiar aches and pains and the energy level has dropped already.....ugh!!! Looking forward to seeing you guys......hope we can all get together for the holidays:) Love you galpal........Aunt Dena.
I'm proud of you, too! You're so strong - keep it up. I would be honored to have someone like you to be my health advocate.
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I'm an Asics Gel girl myself - they are SCREAMING my name!!!