Day 26 - Doctors Appointment

Monday Day 26

A very good day today. I woke up with a stiff back but no pain as such so put this down to sleeping awkwardly or due to the drugs wearing off. I had breakfast and filled myself full of drugs and felt much better in no time at all. I went to visit the doctor had my blood pressure taken prior to the consultation. I was pleased to see it was lower than previously. I spoke to the doctor and at this time was feeling the usual exhaustion and explained this. He suggested more time in bed and also reduced my medication. I am now taking Arcoxia for inflammation , Miracid to help with any stomach problems due to the Arcoxia and Tramadol, as and when required, for pain. I am very happy with this as it will mean I can spend more time working to get my back muscles in shape. He prescribed some exercises to help with this. This includes lying on my back and lifting my legs, lying on my front and lifting my arms and legs in a superman pose. Light yoga is ok but the message was to listen to my body and if it hurts don’t do it. My wound has healed up nicely and I now don’t need to cover this. Again good news as I can exercise freely without any worry about the plaster coming off. I got home and slept as I was tired out from either the medication or the exertion of coming home by myself I don’t know. This is something to monitor in the next few days of recovery. I am now focusing everything on getting ready to return to work next week. this includes executing the exercise regime and building up my back strength. More to come in the following days.