Recovery Week 3 – Gaining Perspective

Perspective – “a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view”

Prior to learning that I was surgery bound, I have to admit that I was becoming pretty negative about my running. I was drowning in a see of “should be’s” and was increasingly frustrated with my body’s seeming inability to do what I wanted to do. Little did I know that my body was actually performing surprisingly well under increasing stress.

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I’m now 3 weeks post-op and my doctor pointed out that I am doing great with my recovery due in no small part to the good condition I was in prior to surgery. Ah perspective…. a great reminder to always honor what your body can do.

Linking up today with Deb for Wednesday Word. Be sure to check what others are saying about “Perspective.”

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  1. I had surgery about 7 years ago, and my surgeon told me the same thing! By 4 weeks post-op, I was walking 4 miles, and by 8 weeks, I was back to running 5 miles. He told me that he never had a patient recover so quickly after a major surgery.

    Yep. Perspective! Good luck on your return to running!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Falling for…food and family #hemphearts #sweatpinkMy Profile

  2. While it’s so frustrating to not be able to do what we’re accustomed to, what we take for granted, yes, that fitness we build up is money in the bank, so to speak.
    Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Perspective is point of view, not written in stoneMy Profile

  3. Hang in there friend! I know it’s not easy (having gone through ACL surgery) but you will get back there. Doesn’t make it any less sucky though!!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Monster Dash-Just Run & Have FunMy Profile

  4. Glad you are recovering well. I have heard that before – people in good shape recovery from injury/surgery faster. An elite duathlete I follow in social media was hit by a car and very seriously injured. Her recovery was amazing and baffled the doctors that could only attribute to her peak physical condition.
    Kelli recently posted…2016 Goals and Race ScheduleMy Profile

  5. It’s wonderful to hear you are doing well with your recovery. I know you’ll be back to doing the things you want very soon. Our bodies can do amazing things, including healing. I’m sidelined right now with injury but know it’s just a matter of time.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Perspective by the FootMy Profile

  6. Such great news that you’re recovering well! It must have been great to hear your doctor’s perspective on your recovery.

    Thank you for linking up!
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…It All Depends On The PerspectiveMy Profile

  7. You have an excellent mindset and they always say that makes SUCH a difference in recovery. Your attitude and fitness are just setting yourself up for success!!
    courtney @ eat pray run dc recently posted…Marine Corps Marathon Race RecapMy Profile

  8. So glad your recovery is going well! So true – it’s all about perspective.
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Digging Deeper: My StoryMy Profile

  9. Ah, such a good point. Glad to hear your recovery is going well!
    Coco recently posted…Appreciating Different PerspectivesMy Profile

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