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Expectations for post major back surgery recovery?
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@sherrym25
Thank you for your interest and concern.
My surgery was approx. 4 months ago and I am walking everyday when
possible. Sitting and standing is still an issue.
I will be soon 80 years old - type A personality/work-a-holic!
I believe I have been doing too much to soon.
Plan: slow down /walk / and rest every afternoon.
I will keep you up to date - thany you. Peterpaul
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@peterpaul
Wow, I can only pray and hope that I have your energy and fortitude when I am your age! And I say this out of incredible respect for you!!
So you are dealing with surgery that was only four months ago. Since you are experienced with surgeries, you know there is so much inflammation and so much healing that is going on right now. Drinking lots of water, keeping moldable soft ice packs on your back and taking good calcium supplements is critical!
I love that you are talking about walking. I hurt more when I sit than when I do when I get up and walk around. Muscles freeze up when we don’t move. Keep walking and please keep letting us know how you’re doing. Having people support you is so important.
Best wishes 🙏Sherry