I can confidently say I’m counting months now and thinking about more than rebuilding. There is still a lot to rebuild, but I’m adding things I want to do too. Read more →
Category: Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery
L5-S1 Recovery – The Ellipitical Machine
My LS-S1 Laminectomy recovery has had me in the gym a lot trying to rehab and recover. It seems that the elliptical machine is once again becoming a great tool. Id say that a lot of the nerve connections are working again for muscle control and in the past few weeks I’ve started to notice strength increases. Using the elliptical… Read more →
L5-S1 Recovery – First Calf Raise
Today I did my first calf raise with my right leg since the disc ruptured. About 2-3 weeks ago I was able to get some control over the muscle, so I see this as big progress. Read more →
L5-S1 Surgery Recovery – Week 13
I wasn’t going to do a post for today, but I am feeling pretty good. 13 Wednesdays ago I has laminectomy surgery to repair a ruptured disc between my L5 and S1 vertebra. Recovery is long and slow. Read more →
L5-S1 Surgery Recovery – 12 Weeks post-op
I think today I might start to measure in months. Recovery from an L5-S1 laminectomy is not fast. Long hours gave way to long weeks which seem to be giving way to months now. The weeks are going faster and I am seeing some improvements. Life is maybe back to 90% and activities are back to about 75%. Read more →
11 Weeks Post L5-S1 Surgery
There were many days that I didn’t think I’d make it 11 weeks post op. I’m not fully recovered now, but I am close to ~80% of my normal life. My biggest area for improvement is that I need to get more strength in my right leg. I had major weakness since the disc rupture. The good news is that… Read more →
L5-S1 Rehab “traithalon” – Good Progress
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 →