The word on the shoulder is...."status quo." That would be two words. :)
I did have an MRI of my neck this week to rule out a disc problem. I was pretty confident I was not having neck issues, and the MRI confirmed this. So, we are back to our original diagnosis, which is brachial neuritis or Parsonage Turner syndrome. But, if I don't start seeing any changes in the next few weeks, I am going to ask for an MRI of my shoulder.
I will also take on a 3rd job to pay for all of these medical bills.
Oh yes, an unplanned root canal today? Just add that in there, please. Julia KNOWS I am dying a slow financial death in my mind.
Thank goodness I am going to Nola this weekend
So, the word on swimming is...I can swim 300 pretty okay- about 1:40 pace right now. That is a big improvement as 3 weeks ago no swimming, 2 weeks ago 50 yards only, last week 2 minute 100 yards, and now I can swim 300 straight. It might not be a big enough improvement to freestyle the whole swim at Nola, but I am glad to see things aren't getting any worse.
So, I am looking forward to getting out there and just seeing what I have. I hope it is enough, because IMTX is only 4.5 weeks away, so it is getting a little late in the schedule to find out that I am out of shape!
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Oh man, I know you were worried about finances before, and now more.
Do the best you can do at the race, and I'll be in your corner FWIW. :)))
Have a good one, and a GREAT Weekend. :)))
Life just always seems to get in the way for sure!!! Good luck and I am sure you will have a great race and lots of fun in New Orleans!!
This is Leslie, it is going to come under chuk's name because I am signed in under him!
And don't forget the amazing effects adrenaline can have on swimming. Or just take the miracle swim enhancer, Sudafed-- just kidding, is that legal with USAT? :)
GOOD LUCK this weekend!! I hope that shoulder holds up for you! If there's one thing I learned about you in Tucson it is that you are TOUGH so you will figure out a way to get it done. GO GO GO!!!! :)
OMG Damie, we should talk about financial messes! LOL.
Go have fun in New Orleans. Isn't there a rumor on facebook and/or twitter that it might be a duathlon again this year? ;)
Good luck girl and like you said, if nothing else you will get your head out of the analysis paralysis:) Have fun and have some drinks for me when you finish.
Sorry about the root canal, you will look back at this with Dave and laugh! :)
are you here yet? there *is* a rumour that it might be a Du again this year. but... we'll just have to see. that'd be great for you, sucky for me ;)
if you would be keen on going for a saturday morning carb-loading breakfast, let me know. I'll be going with a few local athletes! my new "US" phone number is 504-339-5307
Damie-
best of luck this weekend with the shoulder and all! Please email me @ runrchick@comcast.net. My friend suffering from the same thing wanted to get in touch with you!!
Good luck! Adrenaline is powerful stuff so I hope it works it's magic for you. And I hope all these medical bills aren't as bad as you fer.
OH GOOD LUCK DAMIE! You'll do great! Good luck w/ your shoulder, the adrenaline will kick in!
Good luck & have fun! Hope your shoulder is ok!
good luck this weekend, hon! i will be tracking ya online! i am glad to hear the neck sitch is improving as i too need to take on a third job to pay for all this therapy to get me back on the race course. :) thinking of you lots!
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