Friday, December 2, 2011

4 months - still good

It has been about 4 months since my disc replacement and everything is still going fine.  My slight hip pain has lessened to the point I don't really notice it unless I bend over forward with me knees locked, but I pretty much never do that, instead bending my knees and hips whenever I bend over.

I finished up with my PT a few weeks ago as I had met all their goals.  They said they might consider having me back at 6 months post op to progress to the last phase if I want, although I don't know if I'll need it.  I still do my circuit of PT exercises maybe 2-3 times per week.  I have not been stretching or nerve flossing as much, but it hasn't seemed to cause any problems.  I have been doing cardio work on my elliptical and some medium resistance work using resistance bands and pushups.

I have more and more days where I sometimes forget I had surgery not that long ago since I feel so normal.  I'm feeling great, much better than I expected.  I hope it stays this way for a long time!

4 comments:

  1. very good news tim. ur story serves as inspiration for many spine patients who are looking for another lease in life...

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  2. Hi Tim, such great news :) hope you're having a merry christmas. I eventually mailed you back (to our Yahoo account from my work account), sorry for the long delay. If you didn't get it pls mail me back at brianc@netsurit.com (my work address) as i would really like to chat some more. PS - my surgery is booked for the 15th of March 2012, Sooooooo excited, but also a bit nervous!! Regards Brian

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  3. got an update Tim on the ADR - i am considering the M6-L next month at L4/L5 and i'd really appreceiate hearing your latest

    thanks
    MArtin

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  4. Still doing great, Martin. Not much new to report other than things are still going well and I have no pain.

    -Tim

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