Stitches, Dentistry, and New Gram

14 days after surgery and today my stitches were removed! To be honest, it was gnarly. My foot looks all jaundiced from the orange-colored antimicrobial scrub they used to clean my foot and ankle. Along with the crusted incision site and the fact that my foot has shrunk to what feels like half its size, it was rough getting the stitches out. BUT I am so so thankful for my Athletic Trainer and her gentleness, my coach’s support, and my lift coach’s willingness to help me create a new, specific to me weight lifting regimen.

I’ve been in the weight room twice this week. We are working a TON of upper body (a runner’s favorite :/) and doing a lot of single leg or heel-dependent variations for leg workouts. Excitingly, since I’m not running any outdoor season, I get to bulk and work on hypertrophy (muscle building). I think this will be the first time I am trying to get BIG and not just maintain or try to lose weight.. It’s a good change that I hope will translate well into the summer training.

I also started a new job as a host at a local smokehouse- and I’m really enjoying it! The people are super nice and it’s easy to catch on. I hope to soon be serving. In the dental world: SO, SO, SO many exciting things!! First, I registered for a dental technician course through the U of MN dental school, so that I can take X-rays as an unlicensed assistant. Second: I was recently accepted into the U of M’s Discover Dental School (DDS) which is a year long program that is designed to help pre-dent’s discover how to get accepted to dental school! I’m thrilled at the opportunity. Lastly, the pre-dental club just held elections for next year, and I am very happy to be the club’s president again!! Many of our leadership positions are the same which is very helpful as we continue to grow with the club and into our own dental journeys.

I think that’s all I have for now.. Two more weeks until finals and then my busy, busy summer kicks off! OH! Also, I started a new instagram for my injury recovery/ general lifestyle, and you should give it a follow. :) @ Bekas.Balance

Xx

Beka