the puter crashed and I went out and I went to weed the garden (~ 100 - 150 square feet out of 1200 square feet) we will see how this plays out, already been reprimanded by some folk for doing to much. My question is quite simple though how I am supposed what is too much when you do not allow me to do anything? But as of now I feel good for actually doing some work and working up a good sweat. tomorrow we will see the results.
Here is the redneck in me though..you know you may be a redneck when your garden is bigger than your house. (my house is 1000 square feet give or take, I think the official measurement is 1075 square feet).
I think not bad for just being a little over a month post op. What a month and 2 days post op.....-7-16 to 8 - 18 not rushing it am I.
Just for grins and giggle cause it is too late for anything to happen cause what will be will be. SO who agrees with my wife and sister in law that I probably did too much. Who agrees with me that how are you to know your bounds when you are not allowed to test the bounds.
And really 150 square feet max out of of 1200 square feet.
no big deal here but you might have miss understood me, in that I do not know my new limits after decompression. I remember my old limits and I feel as if I did not even come close to them with what I did today.
I know I pushed my limits when I used the rototiller in the late spring to get the garden ready, but at first I did not want to admit to them (wife and SIL) that I overdid it but they knew. Now they are just like me, they do not know my limits.
Like you, fortunately only 1),I am not looking forward to going back into the hospital. I think my body responded very well. It feels like a good gym period in high school nothing bad and good blood going through the body and a smile on my face, that hasn't been there in a long, very long time.
Aww come on just a friendly battle of the sexes and you're right about waiting until tomorrow. That is the way it has always been with me. Right now though I feel great. I haven't felt this good in a while. But in all fairness wanted to get to the veggies without going through the jungle. If I can I will try to get a before and after pick of a different area.
By the way, I'll be a typical guy and say no vote is a vote for me......YAY I am up 2 - 0 cause Becki didn't vote either.......I think I am gonna win this one ;)
What me "Stubborn"....no way never , no how, never heard of the word.....Boy did you hit a nail on the head with that one, I was listening and nothing did hurt it felt good to be a "normal" We shall see tomorrow. I told Chrissy that the main goal for doing a lot was I wanted to get tired so I could sleep tonight. Past 2 days I had about 5 - 6 hours sleep combined. Felt like I am in the Marine Corps again. But sine you mentioned the outnumbered, I take that as your vote...score is now 2-1...but I know deep down you support me, LOL have a good night
Yes it does mean I am right. There is not other conclusion, LOL.
I am like you a little tired but I feel Good. I am in pain though from having the back of my head (the incision) hurts cause I slept on it for most of the night. Outside that some muscles that I have not used in a very long time.
So overall little pain from muscles that have not been used in a while and a little tired.
Not bad. I think that is about a limit though, now I know. I listened to my body and we got it right this time. I am happy.
Later have to get ready with some baby stuff and moving some of those things, don't worry, Chrissy is supervising so I know I won't be able to overdo it. ;)
Have a great day....
Mike
PS final score Guys won (for now ~ I know some ladies will prove me wrong but I will enjoy the victory for now) 2-1
My NS told me something interesting at my 4-week post-op appointment. He said that at that point, nothing I could do would "mess up" my surgical results. In other words, if I did too much, it would only have short term consequences.
The way I read this is that I need to test things (though working in the garden wouldn't be my personal first choice). If I do too much, maybe I'll feel lousy for a few hours or a few days. If I don't slow down then maybe it will take me 12 weeks to recover fromsurgery, not six to eight.
So, I don't know whose side I'm on in terms of whether or not it is too much. But, I'm squarely on your side, Michael, about testing your limits a bit--especially if it makes you happy and feel more like a normal person again.
Every day is different, and every week is different. What was too much for you ten days ago may be easy today.
I am so happy to read this post. I've been terrified that I'm going to be only able to sit on my butt for the next few months after surgery. I have an extremely high pain tolerance. I'm really tough (recently had a csection in Germany where they don't give pain meds following surgery!) mentally and physically. I'm extremely active. I'm hoping this combination of things helps led me to a quick recovery.
It's been nice to read the stories of you that are finding the road to recovery to not be a horror story! It gives me some hope.
remember to listen to your body it is very important. I was able to listen to test my limits. By no means would I want you to hurt yourself even by accident. and Please do not rush the recovery, please read the discussion thread letter from my brain...It is a great piece of work and very inspiring. Blso please do not let this discourage you from trying anything either.