When I posted last, I was just getting up for school to start back for myself and I was nearing the end of my Advocare 24 Day Challenge. I knew things were about to get hectic, I just underestimated how much so!
So, it's time for some updates. Here is my Facebook status regarding my loss during the challenge:
I was pleasantly surprised at how far I had come, especially since I didn't think it would be that good. My clothes were fitting better and I was even wearing shorts that I had not worn in years.
As many of you know, I was in a bad car accident in April and I broke my wrist, hurt my shoulder, and had a concussion. In this last few weeks, I've had some ups and downs in all of that. First, my concussion has improved greatly. I graduated from vestibular rehab and the corresponding neurologist. No more dizzy doctors for me!
Second, I tested in the "normal" range, for the first time, on the ImPACT test which helps to measure deficits in memory and reaction time from brain injuries. I originally scored below the 1% level about a week after the accident. To finally be in a range with everyone else seemed like a miracle...and it only took five months! Everyday I see improvements in my memory and attention span, so that is an added bonus.
Some negatives have some in this time as well. I've been diagnosed with moderate arthritis in my right knee and bursitis in both knees. I went to therapy for the bursitis and it seems to have gotten much better. I received a Gel-One injection yesterday for the arthritis and it should help to add cushion to the joint, so we shall see. It'll take about a month to notice results.
I also found out that I would have to have another hand/wrist surgery for de Quervain's tendonitis and he would have to reconstruct the area to keep the tendons from popping over the bone as they moved. That was last Thursday. Surgery went well and I'm in a half cast for 12 days and then a hard cast for two weeks. Hopefully this will be the last hand surgery for a while!
In this time, I also went on vacation to my parent's house in NC and even got to make a trip to the beach. It was a much needed time of relaxation and family time. I didn't eat the best while I was gone, but only gained about a half pound when I came back. I've already started losing again since being back and getting back to eating right.
I think that might be everything for now. I'm sitting in the waiting room for my MRI now...and it's freezing! I'll add pictures to this post later today, as it's really weird to do in my phone! Thank you for your support and encouragement through this journey!
