Last year at the age of 59, I felt fitter than I had for a long time and had lost over two stone in weight. I had embarked on Couch to 5K and run two Park Runs even though I had never run before! It was my 60th Birthday in March this year and my aim was to feel as good as I possible could for my 60th Birthday as I was due to go on a big holiday and didn't want anything to hold me back!
However, in the background was a painful shoulder which was preventing me from leading a normal life. I had scans, physiotherapy, steroid injections but nothing worked! I struggle to get dressed/undressed, clean the house, cooking, carry shopping, but most of all Sleeping!! In fact anything that involves lifting my right arm away from my side! The lack of sleep was making me grumpy/depressed and gradually I began comfort eating again and gave up running as i the swing of my arm hurt. So by the time my 60th Birthday arrived I was on the slippery slope! The holiday was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but when I got back I felt ill/tired/achey for about a month afterwards. Then I got a long-awaited appointment to see a consultant at the Shoulder clinic of our local hospital. Well he told me I had severe arthritis in my shoulder and recommended a Total Shoulder Replacement operation!! He said it would take away the pain, but the amount of movement I would regain would depend on my level of general health and fitness and desire to carry out the physio as instructed. Well, this news gave me a new lease of life and yesterday I finally got a date for the operation - 26th September 2019! I can't wait!
A little late I know, but tomorrow my daughter and I are going to start Couch to 5K from the beginning - I know I won't get to week 9 before the op but at least I will be fitter than if I didn't do anything. It will take at least three months to fully recover, but I have decided that 2020 will be my year!!
Post one, start of the journey!
Running through the pain
A new start
New to running.
Very spoilt Granny Helen
