So I got my MRI results this morning-- no stress fractures! I've been diagnosed with a right adductor strain, which is basically a groin strain. I got a prescription for physical therapy and I've already called my PT place in Arizona. Thankfully, they'll accept the prescription from Michigan and I have my first appointment Monday. I was worried that I'd have to wait til the University opened, make an appointment at the health center there, and have to wait even longer before I could start PT.
The bad part is that I still can't do any activity--even walking too much aggravates the injury. However, I am really relieved that I have an action plan set in place to treat this. Funny--give me an injury diagnosis and physical therapy prescription and I'm happier than I've been in weeks. I am so damaged ;)
So, our oven AND stove are still out of commission. The new oven won't be delivered until I'm back in Arizona, so meals have been mostly been microwaved or assembled raw. I am sorely missing my roasted veggies, but I did microwave some green beans and carrots as a substitute:
Topped with goat cheese and Emeril's original seasoning.
I had a salad with a Gardenburger sundried tomato basil veggie burger, topped with Annie's Island Marinade:
The veggie burger kind of reminded me of a slice of pizza. It was a nice change!
Then, despite my vigilant stance by the microwave this morning, my pumpkin oats still overflowed. They ended up looking so unappetizing I just didn't take a picture. You just can't beat stovetop oats for taste and beauty ;)
Q: Do you microwave your oatmeal or cook it on the stovetop?
If I have access to a stovetop, I always make the oats on the stove. If I have to, I'll make oats in a microwave (like in a hotel room), but they're never quite as good. What about you?
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Microwave all the way. :)
Congrats on the good MRI results. I've had a stress fracture, and it's NO fun!
Happy weekend!
i'm so glad it's not a stress fracture! that's great news.
Ohhhh boy, that's fantastic to hear that your results were clear of fractures!!!!!!! That's a bummer though that you've been deprived of roasted veggies... that is tough!
On weekdays = microwave
weekends = stovetop
Good news for no fracture! Isn't it nice to get a starting point now?
Never, never microwave my oats. I have boil over problems. Plus they don't taste the same. They get gummy, I think. My husband does his in the microwave, so go figure.
I usually microwave my oats, I can just put them in and BOOM, done...when I maek stove top oats I usually have to babysit them more, but I do love stove top when i have time for it (on weekends)
veggie burger=pizza?!?! umm amazing!
congrats on your results!
Glad you're going to get the treatment your groin needs to recover! I bet that is super painful. I usually microwave my oats, but if I have extra time or if I'm doing savory oats for dinner, I do them on the stove! Hope you have a good weekend
yay! that has to be such a good feeling that it's a strain :) in no time flat you'll be back in action!
i'm totally a stove top convert. i always used to be a micro girl and then i did stove top once and i'm officially addicted!
so glad its not a stress fracture girl!!
okay- i tried stove top once and didnt like it!! weird, i know. im a microwave chicka!
Yay for no fractures! That must be such a load off your mind! I love Gardenburgers...the tomato basil DOES taste like pizza, but the California ones are the best...they taste like a spring roll!
I usually make mine in the microwave, because I'm impatient and hate cleaning up a pan :)
YAY!! I'm glad that A. You know what's going on and B. it's NOT a stress fracture! Those veggie burgers DEF remind me of a slice of (greasy) pizza. I'm a fan of the chipotle one (SUPER spicy) and the portabella.
I do mine in the micro so I don't have to clean up and it's instant gratification :)
So glad you got the less serious diagnosis! Stay strong girl! You are doing so well and will get through this. :)
<3 you always!
congrats on your MRI results....woo hoo!!!
the green beans and carrots look great! you know i love my stuff raw so your problem wouldnt be a biggie for me...BUT oats are nice cooked. Micro. No time for stovetop in this house!
xoxo
Glad you found out what's been going on! Best wishes for speedy healing and good PT sessions.
I use the microwave because it's faster and easier. I'm sure stovetop oats = much better, though.
Usually I think it's better to be diagnosed with something, rather than have no idea what an injury is and what to do about it...
I guess you are right, oats are better on the stove but I am also lazy so I normally cook them in the microwave. Might give the stove a try tomorrow because I want to try egg white oats for the first time.
good news, girl! Im sure some PT sessions will have you up and rollin' again in no time :) Keeping you in my thoughts!
i always microwave my oats (1/3C with water hovering just over it for 1.30min) because i actually hate them on the stovetop! :D
I normally always cook my oats on the stove but my recent favorite oats with cottage cheese involves the microwave!
And I'm sorry about your strain! At least it's not anything more than that!
I'm usually a stove-top gal, but I'll occasionally do *uncooked* overnight oats in the fridge.
sooo glad it's not a fracture! sometimes just knowing what is wrong gives you a good place mentally to start.
i am a microwave lazy oats
That just sounds like an icky, icky strain. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for you!
I am a quick breakfast maker, except on weekends when I cook for 2, so the microwave is my go-to choice. I had a big mishap trying to microwave steel cut oats, so when I crave something chewier, I will make those on the stove. They're worth the extra time!
cleaning a pan = too much trouble... lol microwave all the way!
So glad you've got a plan in place for your strain. I think it makes sense that you are happy with the diagnosis, having a plan decreases a lot of stress and worry about it :)
Stovetop oats for sure!
glad you dont have fractures and that you have a game plan to treat the sitch. great news, anne. i used to only do microwave oats. then one day i tried stovetop and NEVER went back!
Hmmmm...It looks so delicious. I admire your strong personality for thinking positively and keep finding things that could make you relax and happier. Thanks for this wonderful and tasteful share! :) linden method
That's good to know that you find a way to make your self busy while on treatment. That could save you from getting bored all day staying at your house. God bless! Xtreme NO
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