Three weeks out and I’m halfway through my recovery period now. It seems like since Sunday I turned a corner as far as progress goes. My insides don’t really hurt anymore unless I overdo it, which is quite a relief. Sneezing, coughing and laughing don’t hurt. My incision still feels painful and hypersensitive, which is annoying. My doc says that is likely to persist for a while, boo.
I’m walking some for exercise. I’ve gotten up to a little over a mile. I put on Strava to record my walk yesterday and see how fast I am. 2.5 miles per hour, which is about twice as fast as last week LOL! It’s pretty tiring walking. It still is weird how easily I get tired. My body tells me when I push too much because my insides will start to ache and I need to stop. And I’m listening to it – go me!
Now that things are getting better, I need to check my eating a bit. I wasn’t being careful at all the last few weeks since I was healing – and feeling a little sorry for myself, to be honest. I haven’t gained any weight, which I attribute to my body using everything up to heal, but now getting back to balanced eating is probably a good idea instead of whatever comes across my path.
I don’t have any desire to bike. That’s a good thing because I can’t for a while yet. I feel a little bad when John goes out for a ride and I wish I was going with him, but I don’t really want to – if that makes sense. 😀
I’ve been working a lot. It’s approaching the busy season and I’m stocking up my jewelry inventory. Lucky for me that I can rest when I need or move to different positions – or even go take a nap when I want. I’m pretty fortunate in that regard.
And where did July go anyway? I can’t believe it’s August already!
Hi Lori,
I’m so glad to hear that you’re recovering well. It sounds like you are striking a good balance between resuming activity and resting when you need to rest. Give Pixie a squeeze from me…..she’s a doll!
Pixie is a doll 😀
It sounds like you’re progressing just like you should. I’m glad you’re getting to move a bit more to walk and to pull weeds in your beloved garden!
Yep, I’m right on schedule. There was always that hope that I would get back to normal faster, but I think that was just wishful thinking.
Hubby is pretty much on the same recovery path as you.. He can walk a mile… coughing still hurts him but maybe thats because it was chest surgery.. He still gets tired when he overdos.. since he’s feeling better .. sometimes he does overdo.. He’s anxious to get back to doing his regular things gets frustrated.. The surgery site is super sensitive…looks good though.. but even a shirt laying across it can bother him.. Your doing great Lori.. when your body is ready to climb back on that bike it will let you know i’m sure! lol Hugs! deb
It is hard not to overdo, that’s for sure. It’s weird how the incision area can be so sensitive, but they do cut through all the nerves getting in there.
I’m really happy that you are progressing so well in your recovery, Lori. Hope things continue to be like this and you’ll be back to yourself, only without that pain!
It is going well. I was expecting to feel more normal by this time, but I’m following on track with the average person and my doctor is pleased, so good enough for me. I hope to get my all-clear in 3 weeks.
It sounds like you are doing great. Responding to your body’s needs and not pushing too hard. Walking a mile sounds like a big accomplishment!