I had my 10 month post-op appointment on Thursday... Good news! I'm doing fine! That was a big relief (WHEW!) as I think many of us wonder about "pops" and aches and all--and if that means something's not right. By the end of the day, depending on what I've done, my neck and lower back ache some. The x-rays showed everything is in order. The shoulder ache is arthritis based. Wouldn't you know... knees, hips, fingers,-- and now shoulders. But all in all I'm feeling pretty good. I don't need any meds for pain or anything. Just voltaren for my arthritis.
As far as restrictions go, I can do a lot more now. I really will tackle that bath tub one of these days! I asked about bending and twisting-- the "healthy" way for anyone to move is by squatting and by moving your whole body, so I will keep with the no B or T regimen. He'll write me a prescription in another month to do core strengthening PT. He wanted a little more time to pass before I start that. Otherwise I'm pretty good to go, using common sense. No contact sports, etc., but I gave those up years ago. (After I about "died" from overdoing...)
I've been spending 1-2 hours a day with pt exercises and treadmill. I can tell my squatting is getting better. I think by the time school starts next August I will be ok with doing my job. So I'm pretty excited with how I'm doing. Just wanted to share with you all.
As far as restrictions go, I can do a lot more now. I really will tackle that bath tub one of these days! I asked about bending and twisting-- the "healthy" way for anyone to move is by squatting and by moving your whole body, so I will keep with the no B or T regimen. He'll write me a prescription in another month to do core strengthening PT. He wanted a little more time to pass before I start that. Otherwise I'm pretty good to go, using common sense. No contact sports, etc., but I gave those up years ago. (After I about "died" from overdoing...)
I've been spending 1-2 hours a day with pt exercises and treadmill. I can tell my squatting is getting better. I think by the time school starts next August I will be ok with doing my job. So I'm pretty excited with how I'm doing. Just wanted to share with you all.
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