4 Months Post Revision!!

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I thought I'd check in and say hi! I am going back to Dr. Bridwell next Monday

(18th) for my

4 month check-up, but I'm really doing well. I wish that everyone could feel

this good at this

point in time after surgery. I really feel blessed to be doing so well. I went

back to work

about 1 1/2 months ago....I drive 2 hours, stay in a hotel for 2 or 3 nights and

then drive

home. I've been taking breaks to get out and walk at the 1 hour mark, and I

also get up and

walk around the lab about every 30 minutes. Sometimes, I still get very tired,

but I have

been gaining strength every day. Instead of packing a suitcase, I take several

light bags so I

don't break the 10 pound rule. I'm walking a lot and also water walking in the

pool at the

hotel. I just hope my x-rays look good next week. The only time my back hurts

is when I go

to bed and relax my muscles. I think the muscles in my back spasm or something

as they

are relaxing. I can live with that!

I've been following everyone, and I'm keeping you all in my prayers. Ken...it

sounds like you

are on the other side and doing well. I'm so happy for you. I'll check in

after my check up

next week. My best to all of you!

p.s. I'll look for the Surgery CD....it is here somewhere! It was very helpful

for me, too.

Thanks,