I faced a huge fear today. I’ve spent months where my main health goal was to prevent the spinal fluid from spewing out of my head. After my scalp finally sealed up, the spinal fluid collected in a bubble in the crown of my head. I often joked that if you are going to have a bump on your head, it’s in the perfect place for increasing extra volume! Looking on the bright side.
While horizontally resting, I’ve often craved the feeling of being in a Downward Dog position. After walking today I cautiously tried it. I still can’t lift more than four pounds or twist. So no comments please about the lifting to hold a down dog. But I must move my body! I’m not ready to be done. Yes I’m 53. I’m a young, fun 53! It’s been over a year since I’ve done any yoga. Don’t misunderstand me, I wasn’t in super good shape but I tinkered. When the first surgery happened in February 2018, I was a casual/light yoga practitioner. Not even able to do Proud Warrior fully in the last ten years. But my vision board and my heart lean towards yoga. I did attend a Zumba class a few years ago and loved it! The only drawback was the unexplained dizziness at the time that made Zumba potentially dangerous for me. But Zumba was a natural high that left me wanting to keep jumping around. That could be a personality flaw and not necessarily an exercise related feeling. Anyway, prior to my most recent surgery, I couldn’t even lay flat on the floor. Since this last surgery I have been able to lay flat on my back a few times. Sometimes my head is tender near the soft spot.
Out of caution, I only did it twice. And I have a long way to go. But I can do it! I’m so excited.
I never thought I’d be struggling to do such simple things. I have a long way to go but I’m so encouraged today.
And Crazy Thankful once again!
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