Wednesday, October 14, 2009

3 Weeks Post-surgery

Well, it's been just over 3 weeks since surgery. Every day I continue to get better. I can move more and walk farther every day. My speed has improved significantly and I can walk about a mile now.

I still have pain, but it is mostly when I move certain ways, have been sitting for a length of time or lean against something. I do have occasional muscle spasms in my lower back, but that will improve as I am able to add strength training in a few weeks.

The news of the week was that I developed an infection at the incision site. On Monday, the surgeon put me back on antibiotics. I returned today and he said it is improving. Since the incision hasn't closed all the way yet, so I have not returned to water therapy or chiropractic care yet. Hopefully next week.

I am restless from being stuck in the house all the time, but it's just temporary as I am scheduled to return to work on October 26, just a week and a half away.

The recovery process has been worth the results as I remain pain-free in my leg.



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