post PRP day 26

It has been 26 days since my PRP injection on Nov 7, 2019.  

Exercise / Activity Regimen:

Nov 7-15: 

I limited my walking in the first 8 days to almost nothing.  No other exercise.

Nov 16-Nov 21

I started cycling on the bike trainer at a very low wattage (150 watts), starting at 20 minutes, and adding 5 minutes each day until I hit 45 minutes (6 consecutive days). I also did some light weight lifting  after each bike workout (upper body only).   I also walked dogs at a shelter for 2 hours on the 21st - This was a mistake.

Nov 22 - took the day off

Nov 23-Nov 26

Continued with cycling at low wattage, starting at 50 minutes, adding 5 minutes each day until I hit 60 minutes (4 consecutive days).  My foot was sore after the 60 minute workout.   I also did some light weight lifting  after each bike workout (upper body only).  I also raked leaves in the yard a couple of times.

Nov 27-Nov 29 - took 3 days off

Nov 30- Dec 3 (today)

I did 50 minutes on Nov 30th, then 60 minutes the following 3 days. Today was the first day I added some watts, doing 1 minute at 250 watts with 10 minutes ez (150 watts) between each 1 min interval.  I am doing this for a few reasons: my sanity; blood flow; weight control; fitness maintenance.  Also upper body weight lifting.  

There were several days where I went shopping with my wife, with crutches at first, then sometimes on crutches, then 1 crutch, then no crutches.  About 2 weeks before I got to no crutches.

How does it feel?

So far, it doesn't seem like much has changed.  My foot around the heel is still tender.  I don't know if it is from the procedure or the Plantar is still torn.  It feels fine (no pain) after a bit of walking, but this was true prior to the procedure.  I definitely feel 'something' there.  As they told me, I have good days and not so good days at this stage.

What am I not doing?

I am avoiding messaging my foot.  Sometimes it feels like a big knot down there, but I think that is a normal part of the healing.  I am taking nothing that would reduce the swelling (ibuprofen, etc.).  I have limited my stretching and am being very careful not to stretch or strain the Plantar.  I take in very little caffeine and alcohol is limited (2-3 parties where I've had 3-5 drinks - it is the holiday season after all!) and the occasional glass of wine or beer with dinner.  

What else am I doing?

Messaging my calf a lot to keep the blood flow. Trying to get at least 8 hours of sleep.  Taking daily vitamins.  

What's next?

I hope things will be better at 8 weeks.  I have an appointment at 12 weeks and hoping I can cancel it.  Still holding out hope!