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Cardiology released me to be able to.continue with PT.

I won't know entirely what the new plan will be, until next Friday.

But, since early June, I've been increasing the length of time I am out in the "community." What that means, is that I'm going out on my own to medical appointments, that are not a part of my work injury case.

I still need the assist of using a mobility device.... so that when the pain of my injuries becomes too much, at least I can sit down on my mobility device until I stabilize.

I opted out of pain killers, months ago. So although my pain level never goes lower than a 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10), at a baseline resting rate, and when I am out in the community, pushing myself to walk for longer and longer lengths of time, I am building up my endurance. My pain level.tops out near a 7, when i.push myself like this.

By the time I get home from outings in the community (today I pushed myself past previous limits and walked for at least 5.5 hours), I am worn out and tired, and in tons of pain, but I am worn out in a good way.

I have a weird tolerance for pain. So I have to be super careful.

Anyway, I saw swim suit today. I'm buying it next Tuesday, in preparation for pool therapy. It's cute, all black, kind of spendy, but I am worth it, I think.

That's where I'm at with my exercise and increasing my mobility and physical recovery.