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2 days after surgery and I did 1.5 mile walk

The Dr. said "I want you to walk as much as possible."  So I'm taking that to heart, to recover as quickly as possible but no worries I am being cautious and listening to my body.

Rob joined me on a slow 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood this morning.  It's so hard to believe that only a few weeks ago I was running 5 miles.  I have so much sympathy for anyone trying to get back on track.  I'm not frustrated but would like to be.  I know that this will take time.  As soon as I can take the bandage off and the stitches are healed up, I'm heading to pool (his second suggestion). 

Funny, when I asked about physical therapy and he said the best things for you are walking and swimming.  He said "can you swim, do you have access to swim, that is going to be great for you back, it will be no pressure and will help you a lot."  So one of worst activities is what I need to focus on.

I'm hoping to be up for another walk this afternoon, but that depends on the heat, already in the mid 90's.  If needed I can take a walk on the treadmill.

If you are reading this and have no idea what I'm talking about you can go to http://pinkygiraffe.blogspot.com/, to read out my recent surgery.

Happy Saturday and cheers to everyone and thanks for following!

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  1. Joy WizziwaJuly 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I love that you are out and about already....this is great...a whole new everything!! Enjoy each and every moment...it will be tough...it will be exhilarating...it is all soooo worth it!!!

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