I had my last face to face consultation with Mr. Boeree on Tuesday in which he just stressed to be cautious, outlined the things I should avoid doing until 6 and 12 weeks (no twisting bending, heavy lifting, tennis, golfing, etc), and reminded me that there will most likely be ups and downs during my recovery. The swelling in my abdomen is going down a bit, but I do have some attractive bruising around the incision still.
I had my first physio session the pool yesterday. The pool was very warm and we just did some water walking, legs raises, leg swings and some bicycle kicking in the corner of the pool. It only lasted about 10-15minutes at the most, but I guess it is best to be cautious at this stage.
Tomorrow I go back for my last physio appointment, after which I'll get the staples taken out which will be nice since the incision is right at the level of my waistband so is a bit uncomfortable when I walk and my pants rub on the staples a bit. I also got a call letting me know that they will have my medical records for me to pick up tomorrow as well.
Other than that, I've just been taking 3-4 walks per day as suggested by Mr. Boeree. I still get tired pretty easily. Looking forward to coming back home as I'm getting a little bit bored at this stage.
How soon are you flying back? Sounds like things are going well. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteFlying back on Sunday. Wil probably be a long day but I think I'll be ready. Things are still going well.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe journey home Tim. Look after yourself! ... & steady as you go!
ReplyDeleteAll the very best.
Si.
Are you flying back on one of those lay-down seats? Glad to hear that you are doing well.
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Sounds like everything is going as planned - it's crazy how quick the incision heals! Have a safe trip home on Sunday and hopefully you won't be too uncomfortable. Are you staying in Eastleigh until Sunday?
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're feeling better! We're excited for you to come home! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tim, my name is Brian Cooper - I'm live in johannesburg, South Africa. Looking at your MRI's was like looking at exact copies of my MRI's. I am so gald i found your blog as i am in desperate need of disc replacement surgery and have found your story inspirational to say the least!! Once you have recovered and feel up to speaking i would really like to get in contact with you. I'm not sure how else to contact you but you can mail me on briancooper@live.co.za - Hope to hear from you ASAP and all the very best with your recovery. Brian
ReplyDeleteHope the trip home was bearable!
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