Have resumed pilates again!
My back recovery is starting to really come along. I am off the drugs, I only wear my back brace for strenuous activities, and thus it is time to start working on strengthening my core again.
The posts in this category document the issues I have had with my spine, how I’ve treated these and recovered, and relevant discussions, debates, trials and tribulations returning to an active outdoors life after spinal surgery.
Finally got back on my bike today for the first time in 2021, after seven months recovering from spinal surgery. The shitty weather and blowing cold Ballarat wind couldn’t take away from my sheer joy in being back on the road, with the wind in my face, fighting back tears of relief.
I went out on my own for a fish on Friday, but my mate came up to Ballarat today (from Melbourne) to take me out for a first proper
session, today at Newlyn Reservoir.
Today was a nice sunny day, only 14°C but it feels like 20-something. I could take it no longer: I had to get out. I haven’t fished since early December 2020 due to my back issues, so it was refreshing to get the spinning rod out and hit Lake Wendouree.
The past fortnight has been a big change from a recovery perspective, some things have regressed a little and other areas are rapidly improving.
The pain has regressed somewhat. It was to be expected as I lowered my narcotic levels that the underlying pain would surface, but it has been hard to go backwards in areas like sleep. On the other hand, my trip to the physiotherapist certainly paid dividends and I have been able to help out more around the house, which with a troublesome teenager reluctant to contribute, has been a good thing for our family dynamic.
I had my first outpatient follow-up appointment with my neurosurgeon yesterday. Today marks five weeks since my surgery. I was hoping for a little more relaxing of restrictions than the surgeon ultimately allowed, but got more than I expected in other areas, so I’m altogether OK with that.
I’ve been home for a full week now and though it’s been a big disruption, it’s nice to be home where I can be comfortable.
It’s been a very tough few months. As I posted back in January, I’ve been suffering from severe lower back pain symptoms, and last Friday my surgeon recommended I undergo a spinal fusion surgery today.