Post by tiffany on Mar 23, 2007 18:19:26 GMT -5
Had my one month post op follow up appointment today. Xrays show that the fusion is complete which absolutely astounded the doc. Usual time frame given for a complete fusion is 3 months, I knew I would heal sooner than that but not this quick 
Area is still sore and movement restricted a bit but I am able to drive again and doc has approved my full body work out I set up (mostly using my own body weight for resistance but adding in bands, light dumbbells and ankle weights where I can). I have also been given the green light to increase my walking, weather has been beautiful the past few days so have gone for a nice long walk outside each day as well as a half hour walk at the indoor track at my gym. Since the incision is healed I can also start back with the aqua rehab to boost up my cardio (still no treadmill). Will stick with this for a month and go back for another follow up, if doc is still happy we will start with offical rehab and start adding some weight.
Beach body for the summer - here I come
Area is still sore and movement restricted a bit but I am able to drive again and doc has approved my full body work out I set up (mostly using my own body weight for resistance but adding in bands, light dumbbells and ankle weights where I can). I have also been given the green light to increase my walking, weather has been beautiful the past few days so have gone for a nice long walk outside each day as well as a half hour walk at the indoor track at my gym. Since the incision is healed I can also start back with the aqua rehab to boost up my cardio (still no treadmill). Will stick with this for a month and go back for another follow up, if doc is still happy we will start with offical rehab and start adding some weight.
Beach body for the summer - here I come
) so took full advantage today and went for a nice long walk. Back felt so good I really had a hard time resisting breaking out in a jog - don't worry I didn't, but I really, really wanted to ;D