8 week checkup

[LisaB]

Just got back from St Louis. There are no nonstops between Indy and St Louis. Went through Kansas City this morning and Chicago tonight. Three of my 4 flights today were delayed. I should have driven but wasn't sure I was up for a 41/2 hour drive two days in a row. Anyway, the good news is that Dr Bridwell said that I'm doing great. My x-rays look the same as the 9 day post op x-rays. No loose screws or dislodged hardware. I can ditch the walker (he said that I could wean myself off the walker) and I don't need to go back for the 4 month post op visit; I can wait and go back at 6 months! (the end of Feb) He told me to keep walking and he would start me on an exercise program (in addition to walking) at 6 months post op. I'm at 2 miles a day and will work up to 3 miles. So I'm happy and relieved.

[KathK]

Great news!

Yeah, Lisa! I'm so happy for you! I'm sorry that you had delayed flights though. I'm sure that made for a long day! I fly to St. Louis tomorrow and am a bit nervous about traveling.

I found that I really needed to wean myself off of the walker. I started with just short distances without it and worked my way up. I actually used mine until 10 weeks post-op.

What did Dr. Bridwell say about bending and lifting restrictions? Just curious.

[LisaB]

Same bending, lifting, twisting restrictions at least for 2 more months. I think the first 4 months are the most critical. Good luck tomorrow. One of my girl friends went with me today; my husband is out of town. It really helped since I was dragging the walker! It does allow you to pre board; one big benefit! Let me know what you find out!

[JenniferG]

Great news Lisa. Good to hear your news.

[golfnut]

Lisa,
Great news. I was just sure you would get a good report. It has to feel good to be well on your way to recovery.

[foofer]

Excellent, Lisa!

Keep letting us know how it's going. Please.

[backissues]

I'm so happy for you. Oh, to be on the "other side." Keep up the recovery.

Irene

[titaniumed]

Lisa

Just doing all those flights without scoliosis would be tough!

Things will get better and better each day....

Ed

[naptown78]

Good news Lisa! I'm so happy for you and it's so great to see how you are just plugging along...you are an inspiration for everyone contemplating surgery :-)))

[LisaB]

Thanks, Kristie. Seeing you and how well you were doing before I went under the knife was a real inspiration for me!


Ed - The nice thing about dragging the walker was being able to pre board each flight. A girl friend went with me which made it easier!

Thanks, everyone! Hopefully the 6 month checkup will be just as positive!

[Debra JGL]

Lisa, That's great you had good news at the docs office. You had quite a trip to get there. I recently had my first post op into Manhattan, a little over 2 hours, just happy I brought my trusty pillow for the ride. I didn't use the walker for too long but I really felt like I was getting back to normal when I stopped using it. Except it's a great way to keep people at a distance! Happy to be posting with you post op!

[LisaB]

Hi Debra- yes, our surgeries were one day apart and I am so glad we are on the other side and doing well. Keep up the good work!!

[CamsMomKelly]

Great news Lisa!!! Cams appt is next Monday and we are hoping to ditch the walker too!

[Heidiv2]

Great news! So wonderful to hear!

[Confusedmom]

Wow, that's great Lisa that you don't have to go back for six months!! Glad it went well.

Evelyn