It has now been 6 weeks since surgery. I am really excited as to how well I am doing. I had another follow-up visit with my surgeon. He said I no longer need a bandage on the wound and is excited as to how it is closing up. I have also been released to go back to working out at Curves. He said that was the perfect recovery exercise because their equipment is all hydraulic so it's almost impossible to hurt myself. The only restriction is no overhead machines where it would put compression on my spine. He also said I can start jogging again as long as I have good shoes.
I am virtually pain-free. My hip is giving me some issue, but my chiropractor continues to help me with that, about once a week and I have a couple of exercies I can do at home.
I can sit comfortably for about 45 to an hour at work before I have to get up and move around. My back will begin to feel stiff and my legs will feel restless. Also, I find small things that I have to be careful of often, such as leaning backwards to far or reaching for something. I have to constantly be aware of my surroundings also to keep from falling. I have learned to appreciate the small things, like being able to walk and sit for periods of time.
I started this week on my new way of eating, essentially low-carb. My goal is to release 60 pounds to help relieve the extra strain on my spine and reduce my chances of having another herniated disk. Things may happen in life, but I am reducing the risk by doing what I can to lead a healthier life.
The big lesson I've learned through this experience is not putting things off. I will not choose to live with things that I ought not to have to settle with. For years I settled with intermittent sciatic pain, which over that time, turned to a severely herniated disk. I will no longer procrastinate...in fact there are a few appointments I need to make...
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