18 weeks post-op

Tuesday, October 19, 2010


I feel pretty good. I am a little stressed (hmmm, note to self - pick up more B-complex vitamins).

Even work, which is completely crazy-busy right now, is fun and exciting. I'm head deep into it all and loving the chaos. Enjoyable and sufficiently challenging allowing me to rise in the face of adversity as I learn new tools, relearn skills and manage things like I've never done before. Fun times!

My abs, arms and shoulders are still sore from Saturday's cool-down, i.e. 100 push-ups and 300 crunches. I had to lead them... and I just plowed right along. I barely managed 20 push-ups on my toes... after the first set of 20 push-ups, 60 crunches, at the second set of 20 push-ups I reverted to my knees. In any case, I feel my ab muscles all the way from under my chest to the pubic line. I had to use my core muscles in both these basic exercises and I can feel it!

I need to incorporate into my life regular lower body exercises like lunges and squats.

I'm going to invest in a resistance band (Chapters, under $20).

I brisk walk 15-minutes twice daily (to and from Union station for work) 5 times a week.

I brisk walk 12-minutes twice daily (to and from Pickering station for home) 2-3 times a week.

I really, really should invest in more cardio but... it's so tough! I need a serious attitude adjustment.

16 weeks post-op

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Wow, I have to say I don't feel like I had major surgery 4 months ago. However, I have been sick twice and this last time is going on 4 weeks! That's utterly ridiculous!!

It occurred this week to me that my energy still comes and goes. Sometimes I feel so drained and tired. I have been pushing myself to climb the stairs at work every time but this week I can barely breathe, my chest feels tight and I still have a phlegm cough so I've resorted to using the elevator...

Today is my parents 53rd wedding anniversary!
It was so great to be able to spend some quality time with them this summer (a whole 12 days!). I can't remember when that last happened. I love them and miss them! Sometimes I wish I lived closer.