I think I will follow Juno's lead on the check in. I am now nearing 15-months out and my activity level has been soaring. My. Husband and I have been on the road in the Southwest for 7-months now and hiking like a mad woman.
Started with mini hikes of 1-2 miles in January and have graduated to my goal to hike into the Grand Canyon. I have never been able to wear a full backpack until now. I carried a full pack that included 3-liters of water. My total pack weight was about 25-30 pounds and the 3-day trek encompassed and extremely steep descent into the canyon and out over approximately 14 miles.
One other thing I could not do prior to surgery was sleep on a thin pad. I bought a 1 1/2 Thermarest bedroll and slept very comfortably.
That was pretty much my grand event in my recovery. I am still hiking strong down here in the desert and living pain free. In fact, I was able to take the lead on that canyon hike and really finished strong.
One other thing, it wasn't until I started yoga 12-months out that I felt like I was finally getting where I am supposed to be. Making yoga a part of my daily life even if I only have just 10 minutes to spare.
Closing for now and heading out for more hiking in the slot canyons today. Life is totally good!
Kim