BeerBorg

I had a great Dr appointment this morning. He said I am weeks ahead of schedule on my recovery. He gave me permission to resume lifting weights to a limited degree. Upper body work only, no bending past 90 degrees at the hip or operative knee, no crossing legs, and watch my body positioning when loading the bar. He said I can drive when I can lift myself up on a stair with my operative leg. That way I know I have the strength to step on the brake. Right now I know that my reaction time going from gas to brake would be hindered as my leg feels "heavy".

Today I walked a mile without using my cane. Then I played around in my gym for a bit. I could not believe how heavy my empty bar was.

Way to go Roger! Keep up the good work. I'll hoist one in your direction tonite.

Beer-lord wrote:Way to go Roger! Keep up the good work. I'll hoist one in your direction tonite.

Thankyou Paul. I am taking up leg extensions and leg curls. I just used 10lbs and did 30 reps. I figure this will rehabilitate my leg faster than doing them free hand sitting on the edge of my bed like I have been. Also I am climbing my stairs one leg at a time several times a day. I still need to use my cane for that but I think it is more for balance than it is to help my leg lift me.

Congrats again (I say again because I responded to your post on facebook first) on the progress! Definitely worth celebrating!

well good to hear, gymrat

Excellent, Roger! No doubt this ahead-of-schedule recovery is due to your maintaining your fitness all these years. Does this mean you'll be brewing soon?

I will be brewing as soon as I find someone to help me.

Excellent! Keep up the good work, you get there before you know it.

That's great news Roger, Glad things are going good for you.

Wow what great news glad to hear you are progressing ahead of schedule, you are an example for others and deserve kudos for your efforts.

Lifting a glass to you tonight and thrilled to do so.

Gymrat wrote:He said I am weeks ahead of schedule on my recovery. Today I walked a mile without using my cane.

Let me just say......WWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roger: I may not be able to help you brew but I sure as hell will help you drink your brew...Kudos to your speedy recovery and I salud you with a Johnny Silk ESB tonite

Glad to hear your doing well!

Cheers Roger!

Sounds like you're ahead of the game, AND doing things the smart way. Good on ya, and here's to continued success w/ the recovery!