day 16 - thoughts

[YetiKing]

haven't posted in awhile but all good news.  the first couple of days were challenging - sleeping was hard, bm was hard...  it can get you a little discouraged.  got off the pain med completely by day 3 or 4 and haven't needed anything since.  doing my exercises and limited walking.  there is a significant change after day 5/6 - could start to notice things getting better every day.  still being smart and not pushing anything.  using the cane now and could see myself not needing it next week - i make short journeys around the house without it.  i have come to love my ice machine.  also, not sure if normal, but the more i move around the better i am.  seems like i stiffen up/swell up the more i sit. a long way to go before i am active to the level i hope to be, but the trend is good and i'm optimistic.  thanks again to everyone that contributes on this forum - made my decision so much easier and filled me with confidence.  cheers.

[jimbone]

Yeti-

The first week or two can be very challenging.  Sounds like you're doing well- at least as I tracked my progress.  I found recovery both isolating and resurgent.   You're kind of doing it alone- as in just for yourself- and you are finding these growths toward normal function that will put you among the living again. Slow strong and steady will win this course.  Seems you are doing exactly that.  Best wishes.

[LarryBud]

Follow the rehab instructions and keep positive. 

Everyday will get little better.

[BTMachine]

I would concur, I'm going on week 9. I have good days and some painful days. When you start walking for exercise you may experience the same. The exercises are key to the recovery. I can usually walk well after doing them. I went fishing on Saturday. Nothing strenuous, mainly in a chair watching for a hit. Felt good to be outside, we are having unseasonably warm weather. I also find massaging the scar area helps. Just make sure the scar is fully healed. Good luck your making good progress.