Rant #3,549: Life's Been Good

Next week is my final week with physical therapy.

I have prospered, and greatly improved, by going to PT about twice a week, but the end is coming next week.

I have two more sessions--one on Tuesday and the other on Thursday--and that is that.

I actually, technically, have three more sessions, but the extra session would extend past October 10, which I am not allowed to do--the scrip is dated and won't allow it--so next Thursday will be the end.

Some people told me that physical therapy would be difficult--

Even more difficult than the two operations I had on my leg.

You know, "The cure is worse than the disease."

But you know, I never minded PT at all.

Maybe it had to do with another saying, "misery loves company."

But I worked hard at PT, and yes, it was hard, but it has all paid off for me.

Also doing my exercises at home, I feel that I beat this thing, or at least beat it as much as humanly possible.

I went from having to learn to walk again to being able to do the treadmill, elliptical, and the stationary bike all on my own.

And I was able to get back to all of my usual tasks, and get my life back again.

And with the help of a number of talented physical therapists--including one who grew up in Rochdale Village in Queens, just like me!--I did the work, and did what I needed to do to get better.

I have to say that from day one--actually two day ones, one for each operation--I kept my head up, and truly believed that I would get better in due time--

And I did just that.

When my physical therapy ends next Thursday, I will continue to do my exercises at home, continue to adjust my diet, and continue to do what I have to do to be in the best shape I can be in, because I don't want to fall back a millimeter from where I am now.

I could join a gym, but honestly, I am not a gym person like my wife is.

I think I can do everything I need to do at home, and on the grounds of the development we live in.

(No, the development does not have any exercise amenities--nor any amenities at all--so I am going to have to be creative in my new home exercise routine.)

On Monday, I have an early doctor's appointment for some tests, which I am sure I will.pass with flying colors.

As I told you, the headache of what health insurance we are going to use in 2025 has all but been taken care of, so that worry is supposedly in the rear view mirror.

And with Yom Kippur coming up.next week, I am ready to fast, I am ready to atone for my sins, and I am ready to move into the new year with good health.

Let's hope I can put this all behind me and move on--

Onward and upward!

Have a great weekend, and I will speak to you again on Monday.