Tuesday was my 10 week anniversary, so this morning, as I started my walk, I decided I needed a new benchmark. I walked one hour out and one hour back for about 6.75 miles. I was feeling great the whole way with none of the muscle fatigue and achiness from my 5 mile walk at 6 weeks. I did get stiff and didn't realize it until I dropped a glove at around 5 miles and had to bend over to pick it up. Walking felt great and I kept up a good pace.
I finished up with PT at 7 weeks and started at a gym for the first time in my life and now go there 3 times a week starting out on an ellipticalal trainer, first time also, for 22 minutes right now and then moving on to a complete strength workout. It's all feeling good.
My bicycle is lagging behind but I am getting in a few easy outdoor rides and at the pool I'm just starting to get rid of the pull buoy and learn how to swim again after two and a half years of not being able to kick so I'm really feeling great.
This recovery has been like a miracle. I never thought I'd be feeling so good so soon and I'm looking forward to bigger and better things to come.
Can't wait!