Re: Can you squat after surgery?/ PA

[Guest guest]

Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. That was priceless! I'm a

shower girl myself and think I'll stay that way!

> >

> > I can squat, but I don't because it overloads the knees, and

once

> > there it is not really a good idea to lean forward with an

> unsupported

> > torso. At this point I do not have that much stretch in me.

> >

> > Perhaps the ability will return as I continue with the

healing...I

> > just can't say for sure. This summer I do plan to garden, but I

> will

> > do it by getting on all fours and leaving one hand on the ground

to

> > support my torso while working one handed. Anything else will

have

> to

> > be my hubby's job.

> >

> > In repsonse to your dialog with Sharon, what I notice/miss the

most

> is

> > the ability to " tuck " the pelvis...mostly as a back stretching

> move,

> > but also in those small moves you make to settle into a seat or

> > wherever. It is a small move, one that may really escape the

notice

> of

> > the surgeons...but even only being able to do that prior at

L5...I

> > notice. Still and all for me it was a more than fair trde-off

for

> > mobility and pain free time.

> >

> > Have a nice day, Cam

> >

>