I'm almost 12 weeks post 2 level alif and my surgeon hasn't said a word about physical therapy. Although he hasn't said many words about anything else either....I started mowing my own lawn last week and have been doing my own housework since I had my surgery in May. I am stretching and walking, but doing some physical work really makes me feel better. I bought a floor cleaner to avoid the "on my hands and knees method", but yesterday I did my floors the old way and it felt good!Of course I am being careful,taking breaks as needed, but I really feel good about doing my own work. I put on a huge yard sale 2 weeks ago... got rid of lots of junk! My 5 year old helped me and we had a blast.
Doing for myself really makes me feel like I'm worth something....I have a tendency to get ever so down on myself
when I'm not bringing in that big paycheck (which I haven't done for quite awhile now) so I really get a good feeling when my home is in tip top shape. When school starts I plan to do water aerobics...sounds like fun and good for me too.
I don't see my doctor again until November...maybe he'll recommend PT then...I can't just sit around til then.....
I'm getting fat! I made the comment ,to myself,I wish I was 19 again, and my 5 year heard me, she said ("Why do you want to be 19 mom,cuz you're fat?) LIttle brat!!!
From the mouths of babes....Everybody ,feel better and keep moving...