Back to Work

It has been 4 1/2 weeks post surgery and....I'm back to work. Now I think maybe I am insane because every single forum and blog I read from other scoliosis surgery patients overtly state that there is no way someone should be returning to work till at least 3 months. Now I do count myself blessed because I work for my mom and dad and therefore, if I am tired or sore I am able to go home early or take a break. However, I am doing amazingly well and seem to be able to jump right back into my daily duties. I am counting this as a huge win! 

Nevertheless, there has been moments where the pain still kicks in. I had a weird pain yesterday I had not felt before. It almost felt like my muscles were tearing off of my spine when I went to lift myself up off he couch. Then it was followed by a general weakness where my spine felt very fragile. I am a lot better today but it was definitely not pleasant. I no longer taking pain medications except for the occasional tyenol and therefore have forgone the numb feeling in my back. I frequently have this weird, and justified, feeling like there is something in my back. Which yes of course there is :) 

The one main symptom I am still experiencing is stomach distention - in the mornings by stomach looks normal but by the mid afternoon I could be easily mistaken to be 6 months pregnant. I have read some literature suggesting that this is normal following spinal fusion and it will go down eventually, it just could happen faster.... Preferably before bikini season. Finally have a straight body and a swollen belly is not something that I want to be concerned about. 

Overall, everything is looking bright and cheery - my doctors appointment is May 6 so hopefully everything continues to progress the way it is currently progressing 

Ps. My scar is looking awesome