Just have to report that I hit a POST-SURGERY MILESTONE. I'm four months post-opt and . . .
I'm NOT going to report that I joined any softball leagues. (That's for Pam.)
BUT, I did manage a rather strenuous eleven mile hike that took me up to 10,000 feet in altitude. (I live in the Rockies.) I took two Tramadol (pain killers) before hitting the trailhead. That was enough to off-set any back pain and I woke up the next morning feeling great.
It seemed like just yesterday that I was bawling to one of the forum members because I had NO ENERGY. Okay, it was about four or five weeks ago.
Anyhow, I suddenly got better by leaps and bounds.
Before surgery, I was looking for place to recline my body throughout the day. Now, I can stand and walk without those muscles screaming at me. It's incredible!
If you want the story of the "milestone" hike WITH PHOTOS, go to http://gingerinrecovery.blogspot.com/
I just had to share the news of my sudden - and unexpected - improvement.
Ginger
P.S. I think it's important to add this little postscript: my body went into surgery WITH fairly good muscle tone and WITHOUT any complications or compromising issues, so please PLEASE don't be disappointed with yourself if you are struggling post-op. Sometimes it takes longer for healing and patience is required.
I'm NOT going to report that I joined any softball leagues. (That's for Pam.)
BUT, I did manage a rather strenuous eleven mile hike that took me up to 10,000 feet in altitude. (I live in the Rockies.) I took two Tramadol (pain killers) before hitting the trailhead. That was enough to off-set any back pain and I woke up the next morning feeling great.
It seemed like just yesterday that I was bawling to one of the forum members because I had NO ENERGY. Okay, it was about four or five weeks ago.
Anyhow, I suddenly got better by leaps and bounds.
Before surgery, I was looking for place to recline my body throughout the day. Now, I can stand and walk without those muscles screaming at me. It's incredible!
If you want the story of the "milestone" hike WITH PHOTOS, go to http://gingerinrecovery.blogspot.com/
I just had to share the news of my sudden - and unexpected - improvement.
Ginger
P.S. I think it's important to add this little postscript: my body went into surgery WITH fairly good muscle tone and WITHOUT any complications or compromising issues, so please PLEASE don't be disappointed with yourself if you are struggling post-op. Sometimes it takes longer for healing and patience is required.
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