Frustration is an emotional reaction to situation where one is hindered from arriving at a personal objective. I am speaking about this because of self-disappointment. There’s something else that I’m incredibly passionate about and I am capable but not enough able to accomplish for the moment. Certainly, we all have our strong interests. We all have passion in life…work, kids, hobbies, movies, music, collectors item and many more. Mine is sports ! Occasionally, my desire to do something extraordinary in an extraordinary day is not just right., then comes frustration.
We went to Alps last week and sadly, there were no surf monitors available because it was during peak season. Then, I tried snowboarding by myself and I can tell you I have managed to do it well. The problem is my cross ligament injury. When I tried to get up it was then I felt my unstable knee. Before, it was only my left knee which is feeble. Now the right knee goes as well. And so I feel really disappointed because I can’t finally do snowboarding. It says that “Better snowboarding techniques come from mental and physical training”. I have the mental but I don’t have the physical power. I had have rigid trainings during my younger years plus was also pushing myself to the limits and give the best in me. After college, I got a job and needed to work thus, I cannot come to trainings regularly until I finally stopped. I reintegrated myself back to favourite sports. When I arrived in France, I was searching for a club to finally re-do the sports after 4 years of inactivity. I was mentally ready but not physically capable and it was there I had my cross ligament injury. I saw few doctors already in the past. Some advised me to operate but I did not entirely agreed as it could become worse after the surgery. Added to this, after surgery I needed to do re-education or physical therapy for 6 months or more. If I will undergo operation, who will oversee things at home? Driving my kids at school and do all the chores? Well, it’s not that complicated I can hire someone to do this for me. What I am afraid is the aftermath of the operation. What if things will turn into catastrophe?
A lot (friends who had have the same problem and Doctors of Kinesitherapy) recommend me to exercise which will lead to increase strength in subsequent work-outs and ultimately greater muscle gains. I agree more, great method and worry free. I just hope that I will regain my physical stability. I hope things will be over and I can enjoy things the way I want them. Did you have the same problem? I will be more happy to hear your opinion.
We went to Alps last week and sadly, there were no surf monitors available because it was during peak season. Then, I tried snowboarding by myself and I can tell you I have managed to do it well. The problem is my cross ligament injury. When I tried to get up it was then I felt my unstable knee. Before, it was only my left knee which is feeble. Now the right knee goes as well. And so I feel really disappointed because I can’t finally do snowboarding. It says that “Better snowboarding techniques come from mental and physical training”. I have the mental but I don’t have the physical power. I had have rigid trainings during my younger years plus was also pushing myself to the limits and give the best in me. After college, I got a job and needed to work thus, I cannot come to trainings regularly until I finally stopped. I reintegrated myself back to favourite sports. When I arrived in France, I was searching for a club to finally re-do the sports after 4 years of inactivity. I was mentally ready but not physically capable and it was there I had my cross ligament injury. I saw few doctors already in the past. Some advised me to operate but I did not entirely agreed as it could become worse after the surgery. Added to this, after surgery I needed to do re-education or physical therapy for 6 months or more. If I will undergo operation, who will oversee things at home? Driving my kids at school and do all the chores? Well, it’s not that complicated I can hire someone to do this for me. What I am afraid is the aftermath of the operation. What if things will turn into catastrophe?
A lot (friends who had have the same problem and Doctors of Kinesitherapy) recommend me to exercise which will lead to increase strength in subsequent work-outs and ultimately greater muscle gains. I agree more, great method and worry free. I just hope that I will regain my physical stability. I hope things will be over and I can enjoy things the way I want them. Did you have the same problem? I will be more happy to hear your opinion.
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I also felt that way about wifely chores but I realized, my children are not forever as dependent with us. As soon as they can stand alone like go to school and et cetera, they don't need us anymore. Why not enjoy this precious moments?
I think the best way for us to do now is to equip ourselves with education and skills. Then, when the right time comes, we are ready for employment.
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Ganon din ang left knee ko. It started during pregnancy, which everyone told me was normal. It got better (at least I didn't notice it as much) but two and half months after I gave birth, Xav and I had the cafe. For nearly four months I was on my feet maybe 11 or 12 hours a day! I was able to sit down for lunch but even that was just for a few minutes and in between customers, I'd sit down, but no more than a few seconds at a time. That aggravated my knee (and I developed pain in both my feet that I probably won't get rid off until I get surgery for it).
I know it's frustating because before I had the knee problem, I was doing well with my snowboarding. I wasn't competition material, but I could keep up with everyone on the easy slopes (and medium sometimes). When I tried snowboarding in Switzerland last month, I physically couldn't do it. Xav thought I was just scared but it wasn't that (I'm fine falling on my ass:) it was because my knee was giving me problems!
Did you tear one of your ligaments? Is that why they're advising surgery? Surgery takes a lot out of you. If you found someone who would rather try a medical approach, then I think you made the right decision. I hope the therapies are effective for you. Take care of yourself!
Minsan our body heals itself without us doing anything.
All the best.
I love writing MAHALIA even simple poems. It's a nice practice for us since we are a stay at home Mom for us not to focus on chores ;)! Of course, that's an indoor sports :D ! Mabuti naman Kapatid !
That's one thing in common again JOANNE lol! I just hope we can both find an effective way to regain our physical stability. 12 hours a day is long and surely it augmented the pain. There are solutions but it's hard to choose between therapy and operations di ba. I'm sure you're better surfer than me :D ! I hope we can do both snowboarding one day.
I always opt for Multiple opinions FRANCESCA it's better! I agree body is designed sometimes to heal itself.
Indeed WIL because I am a little bit handicap in some way. I already did therapy session 15x, it worked a little bit but not enough to regain back to have a normal knee. I need to be able to acquire greater muscle gains thru extensive workouts! We will see if this will work because I am already looking for a gym. If not, next step would be surgery ! Thanks for your opinion Wil, I appreciate it coming from a professional surfer! Have you ever had problems with your knees ?
Mind you, everytime I hear a friend going on a skiing holiday, they always end up having accident, ie, broken leg or ligament, so I guess sking is a sport for the brave!
In the long run, a surgery would be a better bet I think :-)
take care Haze, hope you're knee gets sorted!
Good for you WIL. Just be careful while you do sports.