Jen and Ashwin
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 28, 2015
Decisions Decisions decisions,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I have gotten an update on medical............I must say my mom and dad had bad genes.
Both knees and in all three sections show arthritis.We discussed treatments and a 10 lb weight loss by Christmas for this.
Popliteal cyst rupture --sac remains-current size 3 cm--have to watch for cyst refilling.
Lower Disc grabbing sciatic nerve and peroneal nerve, both docs say no surgery right now ,hopefully time will heal. I am currently working 1/2 days and will be assessed again after Christmas.
I am trying out Yoga-(Chair Yoga).My goal here is to keep myself as physically/mentally well as I can ,,so as to enjoy life and also continue to work 1/2 days for the next 3 years.
I have decided to declare myself 1/2 time from fulltime
next Spring for the 2018/ 2019 school year.
I have a ton of questions for my association/Union before I do this.
I am mostly concerned about medical/dental coverage as I know that even 1/2 time employees can have it but it can be quite expensive,,currently I do not pay for it.
If anyone with back/Knee/leg issues have any physical activities that help them would you please share?
Is there any questions that come to your mind that I should be asking before giving up
my fulltime job and going to 1/2 time.?
Thanks for listening
Hugs Mel
I had a knee injury in my mid-20s and swimming was probably the best activity I found for rebuilding muscle strength in my knee. It is pretty much 0 impact, so it is very gentle on joints, but it provides a lot of resistance which strengthens your muscles and helps ease pain over time. You can do laps in a pool or join a water aerobics class. I don't have any back issues, but I have to imagine that swimming is also very good for your back as well, based on the same principles. It is also a really great weigh loss activity too, so it should help you with your 10 lb. weight loss goal. Good luck with your health goals and I hope you get answers to your work related questions too.