before going to the pool tonight, i did some research to be on the safe side. turns out swimming is just about the only form of exercise that is perfect for post-DVT peeps - and it doesn't add any extra swelling. that was great news. i knew swimming would be fine. i used to swim when i was a kid and i had this crazy bone disease. not really the same thing at all, but swimming's definitely better for circulation.
after work i elevated the leg for a while, snuggled w/ abby while i rubbed her tummy and she tried non stop to bite my arm. then i headed to the pool. shared a lane with someone else with an injury. it was perfect cos we were both able to go at our own pace. i may try to go again tomorrow. see how the ol' leg's doing. almost every time i leave the pool, i go to the hot tub and i read online tonight that that's a no-no.. that the heat of the water's not real good for the clots. the majority of post-DVT people said it wasn't a good idea. i figured i better pass for now.
--- kiki
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