I pushed myself a bit today. I did a long walk, rode my bike and then did water therapy. No pain, and I felt pretty good. Read more →
July 6th, 2013 – Bay “Fishing” – first boat launch since surgery
Took the boat out today for the first time since the back surgery, so it was as much for that as it was to fish. Avoided the crowds and made a short day out of it. It was good to be on the water with a friend doing a little fishing. We launched from Dana Landing and stayed in Mission… Read more →
L5-S1 Recovery – Sat on my bike
Not much of an update, but I just sat on my bike. No pain. First time on a real bike in a long time. 9 weeks and 2 days since the surgery. I’ll hit the stationary bike again today. I see a short ride on road in my near future. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – Some More Sensation
Today was a fun day; I went with the kids to a local resort with a pool. My joined after some time to catch up and we enjoyed a great afternoon. I was also able to confirm that I am getting some more sensation in my right foot. For days I’ve felt what seemed like a crease in my sock.… Read more →
L5-S1 Lamiectomy Recovery – Update 8 Weeks
It has been two weeks since I’ve been “surgically” cleared and 8 weeks since my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. The physical therapy has been both humbling and rewarding. The best news is that there are days where I feel my life has some normal parts to it. Read more →
Start of Aquatic Therapy – Physical Therapy in the Pool
After my six-week follow up visit for L5 S1 laminectomy surgery, I was prescribed H2O therapy. That means I am going to do my rebuilding in the pool. It is also known as aquatic therapy. Read more →
Lowrance HDS StructureScan Offshore
I’ve seen many questions about the Lowrance HDS units in the ocean. This is about both the Lowrance HDS and the Lowrance StructureScan in the ocean. For my fishing, both have been very good tools both inshore and offshore. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy – 6 week Doctor Visit
Today I met with Dr. Bawa for my six weeks post-op visit for my L5-S1 laminectomy surgery. He said that I am doing well and can begin the process of rebuilding my muscles. Read more →
How to Tail a California Spiny Lobster
Fall is the best time of the year in San Diego. Of the many reasons is that it is spiny lobster season. This articles describes how to tail a spiny lobster and how I like to prepare them. Tailing a lobster means removing the tail for cooking. Read more →
L5-S1 Laminectomy Recovery – Week 5
It has now been 5 weeks since my l5-s1 laminectomy surgery. I’d like to think that I am still recovering, but I still feel pretty broken and haven’t noticed as much improvement. I think my walking form is better and the pain is pretty minimal (about the same as last week). Read more →