When last we met…
Today has been two weeks since surgery. As I mentioned in the last post my nerve pain is gone. It’s been amazing. I have my life back. A little back pain, but it’s manageable. Ibuprofen is all I take now.
I saw the doctor yesterday (and thanked them profusely) and we discussed my progress (good!) and the surgery (eww?) and things are all positive. The cyst was removed along with about piece of my spine about 9mm wide. No worries, I still have plenty of spine left.
There is a chance the cyst could return, and if that happens a fusion may be needed, but we’ll deal with that if it happens. I’m not too worried right now, just focusing on healing.
I’m still somewhat restricted on activities, but I can drive now. I can’t lift heavy objects, and have some PT coming up along with another checkup in a month.
No bike riding yet, but can try in a week or two, taking it easy, seeing how it feels. I can’t pull my Trek off the hanging hook in the garage yet, as it’s too heavy for me to lift. My Aventon is on the floor, but if it were to fall over… it’s too heavy for me to lift. So I am taking it easy for now.
The good news is, by the end of July I should be okay to ride along in the Riverwest 24 a bit and then hopefully start biking to work again.
2 replies on “This is the Pain (Post-Op Week 2)”
Are you in the market for a trike? My friend owns “Emery Bike” in Milwaukee. On Lisbon Ave.
Ah, Brent? I’ve been in (with my bike) a number of times. It’s right down the road from me. I absolutely do not want a trike. ;) I should be up and riding again soon on two wheels… and without nerve pain! I have no space for a trike. My Aventon just barely fits in the garage and I’ve not even had it a year.