So my surgery was on 8/11 - T-10 to S-1. I feel as though I'm doing amazingly well. I started physical therapy about a month ago and my back is stronger and I definitely have more flexibility. I can tie my shoes and put pants on now with no problem. Today for the first time I was able to walk the dogs - I hadn't been able to because I couldn't stoop down to reach the ground - I'm having a hard time with my knees. But I can actually bend far enough now so I can scoop the dog poop!
I am in virtually no pain except for an occasional pang when I bend a certain way. I'm off all medication. I drove with my family five hours last weekend to Las Vegas (and back three days later) and was totally fine, albeit a bit stiff.
All in all I am really happy with the results. I am going to resume swimming this weekend - I'll report on that. I've gained 10 pounds - everyone says this is nothing but I'm small (5'3" ) so going from 120 to 130 pounds is significant on me. I'm determined after Christmas to get into a diet/fitness routine.
I hope others of you will feel hopeful after reading about my positive outcome.
Happy Holidays!!!!
I am in virtually no pain except for an occasional pang when I bend a certain way. I'm off all medication. I drove with my family five hours last weekend to Las Vegas (and back three days later) and was totally fine, albeit a bit stiff.
All in all I am really happy with the results. I am going to resume swimming this weekend - I'll report on that. I've gained 10 pounds - everyone says this is nothing but I'm small (5'3" ) so going from 120 to 130 pounds is significant on me. I'm determined after Christmas to get into a diet/fitness routine.
I hope others of you will feel hopeful after reading about my positive outcome.
Happy Holidays!!!!
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