My surgery is 2 weeks from today and I've gone through a roller coaster of feelings lately, mainly due to people questioning my sanity for having this surgery, since I'm not in pain. One can only hope he/she is making the right decision based upon the surgeon's recommendation and factual information concerning scoliosis.
I have been enjoying classes at our new Y for the past few years (bodyworks, intervals, tap dance, spinning, etc.) and recently have been kind of sad thinking that I won't return to these classes for a long time, if ever. Naturally, I have good friends from these classes who I see several times a week. I was talking to one of my instructors yesterday and she convinced me to meet her at the pool today (which I have avoided since I'd have to wear a swimsuit in front of people I know). The water felt great today and I'm sorry that I haven't taken advantage of it until now. The instructor will work with me following surgery when I get the okay from my doctor, however, she isn't familiar with spinal fusion exercises. Does anyone have a list of do's and don'ts for the water? I know I will see physical therapists in the hospital, but I don't know if they would be familiar with water therapy. I am excited that I will be able to do something in addition to walking. If you had water therapy, do you remember how long after your surgery you were allowed to start it and what it involved? Naturally, I won't do anything without my doctor's permission.
Thanks!
Merry Christmas to all of you caring people from the forum! Happy healing in the New Year!
I have been enjoying classes at our new Y for the past few years (bodyworks, intervals, tap dance, spinning, etc.) and recently have been kind of sad thinking that I won't return to these classes for a long time, if ever. Naturally, I have good friends from these classes who I see several times a week. I was talking to one of my instructors yesterday and she convinced me to meet her at the pool today (which I have avoided since I'd have to wear a swimsuit in front of people I know). The water felt great today and I'm sorry that I haven't taken advantage of it until now. The instructor will work with me following surgery when I get the okay from my doctor, however, she isn't familiar with spinal fusion exercises. Does anyone have a list of do's and don'ts for the water? I know I will see physical therapists in the hospital, but I don't know if they would be familiar with water therapy. I am excited that I will be able to do something in addition to walking. If you had water therapy, do you remember how long after your surgery you were allowed to start it and what it involved? Naturally, I won't do anything without my doctor's permission.
Thanks!
Merry Christmas to all of you caring people from the forum! Happy healing in the New Year!
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