3 Months Post Op

                                                   

Here I am 3 months post operation. Scar is looking lovely and almost all feeling has returned to my hips and lower back. It has been a tough journey, but one that I do not regret taking. I feel stronger and taller, which has made my quality of life significantly better. I am living basically pain free and could not be happier. I have successfully returned to a 5 days a week gym routine consisting of cardio and weight lifting. There is a few restrictions regarding lifting weights over my head or placing weights on my shoulders but overall my workouts are still intense. I went for my first run yesterday. It was a very odd feeling as I could feel the rods in my back moving up and down ( or at least that's how it felt). However, there was no pain and I felt like my stride was more even then prior to surgery. 

Words of Advice 

1/ Patience - you will get better, you will be stronger. Healing takes time

2/ Bloating can last up to a year - even three months post op there are days when food does not sit right. My digestive system is still a Little wacky. Psylium husk has been the miracle solution for me. It is a natural product you can get t health food stores which aids in digestion and bowel functions. BUT - do not and I repeat do not ... Take to much ... Then it works backwards and can back you up :) one teaspoon a day is plenty. 

3/ Bending and twisting till is impossible. I have learn to bend my leg at a weird angle to tie my shoes. Honestly, the best thing I did was buy slip on shoes. They are still my best friend. 

4/ Weird body behaviors - more acne, random twitching of the limbs, nerves sending pulses of pain. All of these may happen over the course of your recover. My skin flared up as if I was in high school after getting off the medications. I am assuming it was the drugs leaving my body. My legs will occasionally twitch and send little nerve tingles up my body. My doctor assured me this is just nerves healing themselves and reconnecting. 

5/ Surround yourself with positive people who are honestly there to love and support you - you will amaze yourself :)